Avir at New Braunfels in New Braunfels, TX was fined $374,761 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Avir at New Braunfels (New Braunfels, TX) — $374,761 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Avir at New Braunfels in New Braunfels, TX was fined $374,761 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Post nurse staffing information every day.


• 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.


• 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.