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Avir At Paris

610 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460 · Lamar County

For-profit · 98 certified beds · 28% occupancy · (903) 784-6638

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Paris 5 out of 5 stars overall, much above average. Its nurse staffing is 7% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 4 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

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

3.04 nurse hours per resident per day. 7% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.04 hrs
RN
0.70 hrs
LPN
0.82 hrs
Aide
1.52 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 40.7% · 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.

40
total findings
4
immediate jeopardy
1
caused actual harm
5
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0558 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 22, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · Dec 4, 2025Corrected Dec 22, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0690 · Oct 2, 2024Corrected Oct 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0758 · Oct 2, 2024Corrected Oct 25, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0760 · Oct 2, 2024Corrected Oct 25, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0835 · Aug 25, 2023Corrected Aug 26, 2023

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Administration Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · Aug 25, 2023ComplaintCorrected Aug 26, 2023

    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

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0607 · Aug 25, 2023Corrected Aug 26, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0610 · Aug 25, 2023Corrected Aug 26, 2023

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Actual harmTag F0699 · Aug 25, 2023Corrected Oct 1, 2023

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 40 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.

19%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.

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.

Total fines
$136,756
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
1

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

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.