Avir at Corpus Christi

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Avir at Corpus Christi, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 26, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (Resident #1) of 5 residents reviewed for supervision. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 received adequate supervision while Resident #1 was unaccounted for approximately 10 minutes from 9:05 PM to 9:15 PM on 12/13/24 before LVN C found Resident #1 alone in the 100-hall shower room on the floor. Resident #1 sustained an injury to his head from the fall and was taken to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with an acute on chronic intracranial subdural hematoma (occurs when a new, acute bleed happens to a pre-existing chronic subdural hematoma, often triggered by even minor trauma. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Jun 4, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a registered nurse served as the full time Director of Nursing for 1 of 1 facility reviewed for nursing services. The facility failed to designate a registered nurse to serve as the full time DON since 04/25/2026. This failure could place residents at risk of receiving inadequate care, as well as cause a lack of nursing oversight and higher level of care. The findings included: Record review of the DON timecard coverage report from 04/25/2026 through 06/04/2026 indicated there was no DON in facility. The timecard revealed the RNC had been in the facility three days per week (24 hours per week) since the previous DON's last day on 04/24/2026. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 31, 2024

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for one of one kitchen reviewed for dietary services. 1. The facility failed to ensure that food items in the walk- in cooler were labeled and dated. 2. The facility failed to ensure that food items in the walk- in cooler were discarded after the use by date. 3. The facility failed to ensure that food containers in the walk- in cooler were tightly sealed. 4. The facility failed to ensure that items labeled keep frozen were kept in the freezer. 5. The facility failed to ensure that food items in the dry storage area were labeled and dated. 6. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF760Sep 4, 2025

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors for 2 of 5 residents (Residents #42 and #89) reviewed for pharmacy services. 1. The facility failed to clarify the blood pressure parameters for Resident #42's Midodrine (a medication used to treat hypotension, or low blood pressure) orders started [DATE]. 2. The facility failed to administer Resident #42's and Resident #89's Midodrine per the recommended and prescribed order and blood pressure parameters in August of 2025. These failures could place residents at risk for complications and jeopardize their health and safety. 1. Record review of Resident #42's face sheet, dated [DATE], revealed a [AGE] year-old male with an admission date of [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Sep 4, 2025

  Based on observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen reviewed and 1 of 1 nutrition room for storage, preparation, and sanitation. 1. The facility failed to ensure there were no personal items in the walk-in refrigerator or on the tray line. 2. The facility failed to ensure all items in the walk-in refrigerator were labeled and dated. 3. The facility failed to ensure there was an internal thermometer in the walk-in refrigerator. 4. The facility failed to ensure there was no ice accumulation in the walk-in freezer. 5. […]