Avir at Veterans Memorial
1424 Fallbrook Drive, Houston, TX 77038 · (346) 754-5070
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Avir at Veterans Memorial has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 13 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $47,532 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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 April 18, 2026 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 18, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 18, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 18, 2026 · F0550 · 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.April 18, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.April 18, 2026 · F0694 · 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.April 18, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.April 18, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 18, 2026 · F0584 · 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.April 18, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 18, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.April 18, 2026 · F0776 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.April 18, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.May 21, 2026 · F0925 · 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.May 7, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 18, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.October 31, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 31, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.October 31, 2025 · F0694 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 15, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 3, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.December 8, 2023 · F0914 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,571August 7, 2026
- Fine of $23,611April 18, 2026
- Fine of $14,350October 31, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting May 20, 2026
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 | 3.12 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 98.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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