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PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
50/100 score
0.41 hrs RN staffing
2 deficiencies
Avir at Athens
150 GIBSON RD, ATHENS, TX 75751
Operator
FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · 54 facilities
- Provider number (CCN)
- 455834
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 112
- Phone
- (903) 677-5864
- CMS data as of
- July 1, 2026
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What the records show
CMS rates Avir at Athens 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 of 5 for health inspections, 1 of 5 for staffing, 3 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 4 at actual-harm level or higher, 2 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS enforcement records list 4 fines totalling $243,325.
Facility Assessment
2 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 4 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, which scores 17 points below the national average. This facility staffs below 0.55 RN hours per resident day — the level the 2024 federal rule, repealed in February 2026, would have required.
Reviews, Ratings and Official Records
This page reviews Avir at Athens using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.
Below the repealed 0.55 hr RN benchmark — review inspection history before visiting.
Ratings and Grade Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.24 — Below the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
22
Outstanding
2
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
4
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CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
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Overall: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Health inspection: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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15/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.
Staffing Compared With State and National Levels
| This facility | 0.24 hrs |
|---|---|
| TX median | 0.38 hrs |
| National average | 0.69 hrs |
Total nursing staff turnover: 57.5%
Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.
Inspection Records Covered
- Most recent standard health survey: February 18, 2026.
- Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
- Survey dates on file range from August 28, 2023 to May 31, 2026.
Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 455834 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
4 immediate jeopardy issues found among 22 total deficiencies. 20 corrected. — 2 still outstanding
Most recent inspection (May 31, 2026)
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Potential harm — isolated
F0600
Status: Outstanding — No Plan
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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Potential harm — isolated
F0609
Status: Outstanding — No Plan
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 22, 2026
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0842
Status: Corrected
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 22, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0655
Status: Corrected
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 22, 2026
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 6, 2026
Inspection cycle 2 (November 26, 2024)
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Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0600
Status: Corrected
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected April 19, 2024
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0609
Status: Corrected
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected April 19, 2024
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Potential harm — isolated
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 6, 2024
J
Immediate jeopardy — isolated
F0689
Status: Corrected
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected March 3, 2024
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0641
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 6, 2024
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0580
Status: Corrected
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 6, 2024
Inspection cycle 3 (October 25, 2023)
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Potential harm — pattern
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
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No harm — widespread
F0732
Status: Corrected
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
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Immediate jeopardy — pattern
F0757
Status: Corrected
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 26, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0761
Status: Corrected
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 — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0759
Status: Corrected
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0760
Status: Corrected
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0755
Status: Corrected
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 22, 2023
E
Potential harm — pattern
F0644
Status: Corrected
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0645
Status: Corrected
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2023
Fines and Enforcement Actions
Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.
| Date | Action | Amount or length |
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| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $12,844 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| October 25, 2023 | Fine | $213,681 |
4 fines totalling $243,325.
Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).
Ownership and Contact Information
- Facility name
- Avir at Athens
- Legal business name
- FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- Address
- 150 GIBSON RD, ATHENS, TX 75751
- Phone
- (903) 677-5864
- Provider number (CCN)
- 455834
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Operator
- FANNIN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY · 54 facilities
- Medicare/Medicaid certified since
- September 1, 1989
- Official record
- CMS Care Compare profile ↗
- Details verified against CMS data dated
- July 1, 2026
The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.
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Sources and Methodology
- CMS Provider Information (file processed July 1, 2026) — ratings, staffing, ownership, certification and contact details. Dataset 4pq5-n9py ↗
- CMS Health Deficiencies — inspection citations, scope and severity, correction status. Dataset r5ix-sfxw ↗
- CMS Penalties — fines and payment denials with the dates CMS recorded them. Dataset g6vv-u9sr ↗
- CMS Ownership — owning and managing organisations. Dataset y2hd-n93e ↗
The NursingHomeGrade score is our own calculation from these federal files — it is not a CMS rating and not a consumer review score. See exactly how the score is calculated · full methodology · source files and load dates.
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