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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Avir at Petal Hill

(903) 597-8192

About Avir at Petal Hill

AVIR at Petal Hill brings together experienced nursing staff and personalized rehabilitation programs to help patients regain independence in Tyler, Texas. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility focuses on compassionate recovery care, whether you're transitioning from hospital care or need ongoing medical support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

120 residents

Medicare rating

2 of 5 stars

Location

Tyler, TX

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

900 S BAXTER AVE, Tyler, Texas 75701

(903) 597-8192

Medicare inspection and quality record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Avir at Petal Hill for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

Medicare rates Avir at Petal Hill 2 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as below average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 30 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Texas average.

Medicare fined Avir at Petal Hill 2 times in the last three years, $25,532 in total.

Overall

2 of 5

below average

Combines the three ratings below

Health inspections

2 of 5

below average

Results of state inspections over three years

Staffing

2 of 5

below average

Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover

Quality of resident care

2 of 5

below average

Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization

Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 30 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day22 minutesBelow the Texas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year44%Below the Texas average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

27 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 11, 2026

April 1, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 4, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 24, 2026
March 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 6, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 6, 2026
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 6, 2026
December 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2025
November 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
February 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 28, 2025
December 11, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Jan 15, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 15, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 15, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 15, 2024
April 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 7 citations+
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 23, 2024
March 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 22, 2024
November 8, 2023 · Standard inspection · 4 citations+
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 14, 2023
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 11, 2023
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 11, 2023
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 14, 2023

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $25,532 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • May 13, 2026Fine: $10,631
  • April 1, 2026Payment denial, 34 days
  • November 11, 2025Fine: $14,901

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Medicare-certified beds
120
Average residents per day
78
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 18, 1984
Part of a chain
Avir Health Group, 118 homes (chain average 2.3 stars)
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
455485

Location

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900 S BAXTER AVETyler, TX 75701

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Questions about Avir at Petal Hill

What is Avir at Petal Hill's Medicare star rating?+

Medicare rates Avir at Petal Hill 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). Health inspections: 2 stars. Staffing: 2 stars. Quality of resident care: 2 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.

How did Avir at Petal Hill do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 5, 2026 and cited 8 health deficiencies, 5 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Avir at Petal Hill?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 30 minutes with each resident per day, including 22 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Avir at Petal Hill been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Avir at Petal Hill 2 times in the last three years, totaling $25,532.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.

Senior living in Tyler Skilled Nursing in Texas Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026