Avir at Arden Wood
8810 Long Point Dr, Houston, TX 77055 · (713) 468-7833
For profit - Corporation · 174 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Avir at Arden Wood has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 9 citations, 3 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $130,388 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 22, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 22, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.May 22, 2026 · F0777 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 22, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 22, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 22, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 22, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.May 22, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 28, 2025 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 19, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 19, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 19, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.February 1, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 1, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 1, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 1, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 23, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.December 23, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 23, 2023 · F0695 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.December 23, 2023 · F0726 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 23, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.December 23, 2023 · F0882 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 23, 2023 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $22,895May 22, 2026
- Fine of $107,493December 23, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 10 daysStarting February 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.05 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.60 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 174 |
| Average residents per day | 134.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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