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Avir At Cotulla

369 Mars Dr, Cotulla, TX 78014 · La Salle County

For-profit · 60 certified beds · 86% occupancy · (830) 879-4483

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Cotulla 4 out of 5 stars overall, above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★
Health inspections★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.28 nurse hours per resident per day. About the Texas median.

Total nurse
3.28 hrs
RN
0.29 hrs
LPN
1.03 hrs
Aide
1.96 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 35.9% · RN turnover: 83.3%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

16
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
1
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0727 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 15, 2026

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Feb 15, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 15, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 20, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0813 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 20, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Jan 8, 2026Corrected Jan 20, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 9, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jun 6, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0688 · Oct 24, 2024Corrected Nov 8, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Minimal harmTag F0640 · Oct 24, 2024Corrected Nov 8, 2024

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0558 · Sep 8, 2023Corrected Sep 9, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 16 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

9.3%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

No federal fines are on record for this home in roughly the last three years, a good sign.

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 119 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.