Avir At Lindale
13905 Fm 2710, Lindale, TX 75771 · Smith County
Government · 122 certified beds · 79% occupancy · (430) 260-2300
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Lindale 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 6 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
3.60 nurse hours per resident per day. 10% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 60% · RN turnover: 50%
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.
- Actual harmTag F0689 · Oct 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Feb 10, 2026Corrected Feb 18, 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 F0812 · Oct 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Oct 30, 2025
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 F0812 · Apr 23, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 27, 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 F0803 · Feb 10, 2026Corrected Feb 18, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0585 · Oct 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Oct 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0640 · Feb 10, 2026Corrected Feb 18, 2026
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 F0609 · Jan 8, 2026ComplaintCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0600 · Dec 11, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 34 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.
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.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas
Ownership
This home is government (government - hospital district). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 119 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.