• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 43.9 residents per day (37% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected May 14, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 2.80 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 50.0%
• Part of the Avir Health Group chain (79 facilities)
Avir at Childress is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Childress, Texas with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored below average compared to Texas facilities.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Sep 30, 2014 |
| SLP CHILDRESS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Sep 30, 2014 |
| LEONARD, JOSHUA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| FAVOR, DEBRA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2014 |
| HEAD, HOWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2014 |
| HOLCOMB, HOLLY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 29, 2021 |
| JOHNSON, LARRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 30, 2014 |
| LEONARD, JOSHUA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| STRATTON, EMILEE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 18, 2018 |
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