F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and
homelike environment and provide maintenances services to maintain sanitary, orderly and comfortable
interior for 4 of 8 residents (Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and Resident #4) reviewed for homelike
environment and resident rights. The facility failed to ensure Resident #1, Resident #2, Resident #3, and
Resident #4 had functioning toilets and sinks in the bathrooms of their resident rooms. This failure could
place residents at risk of living in an unclean or unsanitary environment, decreased quality of life, or shame.
Findings included: 1. Record review of Resident #1's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male admitted
on [DATE] with diagnoses of depression (mood disorder, characterized by persistent sadness, loss of
interest in activities) generalized anxiety disorder (a mental health condition characterized by chronic
excessive and uncontrollable worry), and paraplegia (paralysis affecting the lower half of the body). Record
review of Resident #1's admission MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 15 which indicated no
cognitive impairment. Record review of Resident #1's care plan, dated 12/10/2025, reflected Resident #1
had disturbed sensory perception (brain misinterprets or alters sensory input) with interventions to
determine risks related to sensory perception deficit. 2. Record review of Resident #2's face sheet reflected
a [AGE] year-old male re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of atherosclerotic heart disease of native
coronary artery (condition that impairs blood flow and reduces oxygen delivery to the heart), difficulty
walking, other lack of coordination, anxiety disorder (mental health conditions characterized by excessive
persistent fear and worry), major depressive disorder (severe common mood disorder characterized by
persistent feeling of sadness), unspecified dementia (significant cognitive decline such as memory loss or
thinking problems), and post-traumatic stress disorder (mental health condition triggered by experiencing or
witnessing terrifying events). Record review of Resident #2's unspecified MDS, dated [DATE], reflected no
BIMS score. Record review of Resident #2's care plan, dated 07/24/2025, reflected the resident had anxiety
and was at risk for fluctuation of mood with interventions to listen to resident's concerns. Review reflected
Resident #2 had post-traumatic stress disorder with interventions to create a relaxing environment. 3.
Record review of Resident #3's face sheet reflected a [AGE] year-old male re-admitted on [DATE] with
diagnoses of cerebral infarction (occurs when blood clot blocks brain artery and blocks oxygen and
nutrients), need for assistance with personal care, unsteadiness on feet, and generalized anxiety disorder
(a mental health condition characterized by chronic excessive and uncontrollable worry. Review of Resident
#3's quarterly MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 13 which indicated no cognitive impairment.
Record review of Resident #3's care plan, dated 07/24/2025, reflected a self-care deficit with interventions
to provide assistance with ADLS/IADLs as needed. 4. Record review of Resident #4's face sheet reflected a
[AGE] year-old female re-admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Alzheimer's
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676292
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/20/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Luling
501 W Austin St
Luling, TX 78648
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
disease (a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline and
behavioral changes), Parkinson's Disease (progressive neurodegenerative disorder leading to tremors
slowness of movement or balance problems), muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and major depressive
disorder (severe common mood disorder characterized by persistent feeling of sadness). Record review of
Resident #4's annual MDS, dated [DATE], reflected a BIMS score of 11 which indicated moderate cognitive
impairment. Record review of Resident #4's care plan, 06/27/2025 reflected Resident #4 was a risk of
self-care deficits with interventions to maintain a consistent schedule with daily routine and provide
assistances with ADLS and IADLS. During an observation and interview on 01/20/2026 at 10:07 a.m.,
Resident #1 stated he has no had water in his sink or a working toilet in six weeks. Resident #1 stated that
he had to flush his toilet by removing the lid from the tank of the toilet and pouring a gallon of water in it.
Resident #1 stated that he was paraplegic and felt he should not have to do that. Resident #1 stated he
was unhappy about not having working toilets or sink in his room. Resident #1 stated that he showered in
the shower room and that the water worked in the shower room. Resident #1 stated that he told everyone
that his toilet and sink did not work. Observation revealed that the toilet in Resident #1's bathroom did not
flush and no water came out of the sink. During an observation and interview on 01/20/2026 at 10:18 a.m.,
Resident #2 stated that the water was not working in his room. He stated sometimes it worked and
sometimes it did not. Resident #2 stated that it has not been working for a few months. Resident #2 stated
that the toilet takes forever to fill up and that he cannot always flush it. Resident #2 stated that he felt it was
unsanitary and a health hazard. Resident #2 stated that he had to go to another hall to take a shower or
wash his hands. Resident #2 stated that he was not been able to brush his teeth in his bathroom.
Observation revealed the toilet in Resident #2's bathroom did not flush and no water came out of the sink.
During an observation and interview on 01/20/2026 at 10:28 AM, Resident #4 stated he had no hot water in
his sink and his toilet was full. Resident #4 stated staff brought water into the bathroom to pour into the
toilet. Observation revealed that Resident #4's toilet was full of fecal matter and urine and had a foul odor
when the door was opened. During an observation and interview on 01/20/2026 11:14 a.m., Resident #3
stated his only issue at the facility was his bathroom. Resident #3 stated his toilet did not flush and water
did not coming out of his sink faucet and when it did it was not hot. Resident #3 stated that he had to go to
the shower room to brush his teeth and wash his hands or go to the bathroom. Resident #3 stated his
bathroom often smelled foul because the toilet did not flush and urine or feces were left sitting in the toilet.
Resident #3 stated sometimes the smell was in his room and he did not like it. Resident #3 stated there
were gallons of water to flush the toilet but that he had to remove the top of the toilet and pour the water in
there. Resident #3 stated staff only flushed the toilet once a day. Observation of Resident #3's bathroom
revealed that the water in the sink did not work and the toilet did not flush During an observation and
interview on 01/20/2026 at 2:48 p.m., Resident #4's toilet had not been flushed and foul odor remained in
his bathroom. Resident #4 stated that no one had come to flush his toilet. During an interview on
01/20/2026 at 2:48 p.m., the MD stated that he put work orders in and that the facility needed replumbing.
The MD stated that the facility just had another bid done for the work on the pipes. MD stated that bids
were only good for a month and after the month passed, another bid had to be done. The MD stated that
the last bid was 01/19/2026. MD stated that it was only the toilets on the right side of the long hallway and
the last room on the left side of the long hallway. MD stated that water bottles were being used to flush the
toilets. The MD stated that the lid was taken off the tank on the back of the toilet and water was poured to
flush to toilet. MD stated that any time a resident had their call light on
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676292
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/20/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Luling
501 W Austin St
Luling, TX 78648
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
and asked for the toilet to be flushed, it was flushed by staff. MD stated that he went and told residents to
ask if they needed their toilet flushed and not to do it themselves. MD stated a lot of the sinks had low
pressure. MD stated the facility had problems with the pipes. MD stated that water bottles were put in the
resident bathrooms to flush the toilets. MD stated that when the CNAs made room rounds they were also
supposed to flush the toilets if needed. During an interview on 01/20/2026 at 2:58 p.m., CNA A stated that
staff flushed toilets with resident rooms regularly with the water bottles that were in their rooms. CNA A
stated that it should be done if a resident asked and during room rounds. CNA A stated the MD was
responsible to ensure the water bottles were filled. CNA A stated that there was an issue with the toilets for
a week. CNA A stated she saw a few companies come out but was unsure if it was an issue with the pipes.
CNA A stated there were two communal bathrooms that residents were able to use, brush their teeth and
wash their hands. During an interview on 01/20/2026 at 3:00 p.m., CNA B stated that she was an agency
employee and she knew nothing about the building and had never worker at the facility before. CNA B
stated that she did not know about flushing the toilets at a certain time or with water bottles. During an
interview on 01/20/2026 at 3:28 PM, CNA C stated that she started at the facility on 01/06/2026 and that
was not trained regarding flushing toilets or rounding to ensure they were flushed. During an interview on
01/20/2026 at 3:31 p.m., LVN D stated that she worked as an agency nurse but had been coming to the
facility on and off for a few months. LVN D stated that she worked from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m LVN D stated
that she knew there were some plumbing issues going on and the first she heard of it was last week. LVN D
stated she heard there was a company out on 01/19/2026. LVN D stated that she thought because of the
colder weather something happened with the pipes and a sink was backed up. LVN D stated she was not
made aware of issues with toilets not flushing. LVN D stated that residents had the right to have functioning
equipment. LVN D stated that she knew there were water bottles and assumed it was used to fill the tank of
the toilet and flush them but did not ask what the water bottles were for. LVN D stated that no one informed
her to do any type of rounding for flushing the toilet with the water bottles. During an interview on
01/20/2026 at 3:42 p.m., CNA E stated that issues with the residents toilets was dependent on water
pressure and that every day was different. CNA E stated that some days were good and some days there
was just no water pressure. CNA E stated there were jugs of water for backup in resident bathrooms and
they were used to flush the toilets. CNA E stated this was an issue for a month and a half to two months.
CNA E stated during rounds, staff was to check the toilets as well. The DON told the staff to use the water
jugs. CNA E stated she did not notice any strong odors from Resident rooms. CNA E stated that Resident
#1 complained about his toilet not flushing and that staff helped him flush it last night (01/19/2026). CNA E
stated the house keeping team and aides helped with flushing the toilets. CNA E stated that staff had
basins they could use to brush their teeth. CNA E stated there were also shower rooms on the halls that
residents could use that had toilets as well. During an interview on 01/20/2026 at 3:51 p.m., LVN F stated
that she usually worked 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m LVN F stated that she was aware there was pluming issues
on the long hall and that the facility had received some bids. LVN F stated that depending on the water
pressure if the toilets were able to flush. LVN F stated there was back up bottles of water to flush the toilet
with. LVN F stated that water was put into the top of the toilet in the tank to flush it if needed. LVN F stated
that staff had to check if the toilet flushed daily. LVN F stated a risk to having the toilet not flush with fecal or
urine in it was an infection control risk and would be a hazard to the resident if it sat in the toilet and was
not flushed for a prolong period of time. LVN F stated that residents had a right to have equipment work in
their rooms. LVN F stated that the toilets were an issue off
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
676292
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
676292
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/20/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avir at Luling
501 W Austin St
Luling, TX 78648
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
and on for a few months. LVN F stated she had not observed any strong odors and that usually the
residents told her when they needed to use the bathroom and the toilet did not flush. During an interview on
01/20/2026 at 4:25 p.m., the ADM stated the toilets on the long hall were good some days and some days
they were not. The ADM stated the regional maintenance director was out on 01/19/2026 with a plumbing
company. The ADM stated that it was inconsistent because sometimes the water pressure was good and
sometime it was not. The ADM stated the facility was getting bids to re-pipe. The ADM stated because of
the size of the project corporate requested at least two bids. The ADM stated when the water pressure was
not good, there were water bottles available and staff were told to check toilets when they did their
rounding. The ADM stated that housekeeping usually checked in each room a few times a day. The ADM
stated he told the MD to also make rounds as well. The ADM stated nurses were also told to round and
check toilets as well. The ADM stated that the water bottles were used to fill up the back of the tank on the
toilet to flush. The ADM stated that residents were offered bottled water to brush their teeth. The ADM
stated he was not sure if the DON completed in-service with staff on providing bottled water for residents to
brush their teeth, and if not, he would conduct one. The ADM stated that the water pressure issue
fluctuated and it was going on from a few weeks to a month. The ADM stated the residents told him when
the toilet did not flush and he tried to give them as much information as possible and did not expect for
them to flush the toilets themselves with the bottles of water. The ADM stated that staff tried not to have
feces or urine sitting in the toilets and stated that he did not know what the risk would be and that it would
not be different with the toilet being unable to flush versus the resident not flushing the toilet when it
worked. Record review of facility policy titled Quality Control, Environmental Services, with revision date of
December 2009 reflected, 1. To assist in maintaining a standard of excellence, our housekeeping and
laundry departments have developed a quality control program. Record review of facility policy titled
Resident Rights with revision date of February 2021 reflected residents shall be treated with kindness,
respect and dignity and have the right to a dignified existence. Record review of facility in-services, dated
December 2025 to January 20, 2026, reflected there were no in-services conducted on rounding and
ensure toilets were flushed or offering alternatives to brushing teeth and washing hands. Record review of
facilities grievances, dated December 2025 to January 20, 2026, reflected no grievances related to
concerns with resident bathrooms.
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Facility ID:
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