Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AVIR AT DRIPPING SPRINGS
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 31, 2025
CMS Certification Number 675980 · first certified July 2003
Ownership
Operated by AVIR HEALTH GROUP · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed June 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Position within TX
4 citations — more than 20% of the 1,177 certified nursing homes in TX. Compared within TX rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. Facilities in TX are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,905 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
2 of the 4 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TX, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TX figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in TX | 7 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2023 | 3 |
| September 26, 2024 | 0 |
| December 31, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-07-28 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2025-12-31 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 31, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 22, 2026) |
July 28, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.