For profit - Limited Liability company ·
76 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Avir Health Group (90 facilities)
1
Overall CMS Rating
★☆☆☆☆
Avir At Cowhorn Creek is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Texarkana, Texas. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day, below the Texas average of 3.40. Its most recent inspection on Dec 4, 2024 cited 22 deficiencies. Note: it carries a CMS abuse icon.
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1 fine totaling $32,715 in CMS records.
2 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health Inspections
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
How Avir At Cowhorn Creek compares
This facility vs. the Texas and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Texas avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.13
3.40
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.20
0.44
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.97
2.01
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
57.8%
51.5%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
22.0
9.1
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.13
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.20
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.96
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.97
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
2.89
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
57.8%
Registered Nurses
66.7%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 4, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
22
Total Deficiencies Found
358
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Avir At Cowhorn Creek
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
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 · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
About This Facility
Address
5524 Cowhorn Creek Texarkana, TX 75503
CMS Certification #
675949
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
70.9
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2002-12-16
Chain
Avir Health Group (90 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Avir Health Group
90
Facilities Nationwide
Avir Health Group operates 90 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Avir At Cowhorn Creek an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Avir At Cowhorn Creek reports 3.13 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Texas average of 3.40.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 22 deficiencies.
Avir At Cowhorn Creek is certified for 76 beds.
Admissions at Avir At Cowhorn Creek
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (903) 223-1188. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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