Avir At Bay City
700 12th St, Bay City, TX 77414 · Matagorda County
Government · 120 certified beds · 65% occupancy · (979) 245-7800
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Bay City 2 out of 5 stars overall — below average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
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.
3.39 nurse hours per resident per day. 4% above the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 54.2%
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.
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Feb 26, 2026Corrected Mar 2, 2026
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0883 · Feb 26, 2026Corrected Mar 2, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0887 · Feb 26, 2026Corrected Mar 2, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Feb 26, 2026Corrected Mar 2, 2026
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
- Potential for harmTag F0727 · Dec 5, 2024Corrected Dec 12, 2024
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
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Dec 5, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 5, 2024ComplaintCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Sep 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Sep 19, 2024
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
- Potential for harmTag F0657 · Sep 12, 2024ComplaintCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0645 · Dec 5, 2024Corrected Dec 12, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 28 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Avir Health Group chain (119 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.3★.