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Avir at Paris

610 Deshong Dr

4(30 ratings)· Paris average: 4.6

Part of Avir Health Group · 126 communities · 4★ average

Avir at Paris, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
98
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
98
Memory care support
Memory care with sensory stimulation activities offered

What Families Think

Reviewers describe Avir at Paris as a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Paris, Texas that has recently undergone changes under a new administration team, including remodeled rooms and renewed focus on resident care. Most reviewers praise the family-like atmosphere and staff dedication, though one reviewer raised concerns about staff professionalism and room cleanliness.

The Good

  • Praised family-oriented atmosphere among staff and residents
  • Recently remodeled, cleaner resident rooms
  • Long-tenured nursing staff, some 20+ years
  • Staff and families celebrate residents' return home after rehab
  • New administration credited with recent improvements

The Bad

  • One report of unprofessional staff interaction with a family member
  • One report of a resident's room smelling unclean
  • One reviewer noted limited parking availability

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Avir at Paris is a senior living community in Paris, Texas offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

About Avir at Paris

Avir at Paris is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Paris, Texas, with a licensed capacity of 98 residents. The community offers memory care, physical therapy, respite care, and medical specialty services.

Families consistently highlight the facility's recent transformations under new leadership. Multiple reviewers note remodeled rooms that are clean and welcoming, fresh energy throughout the building, and strong staff accountability. The core strength appears to be stability in staffing, several team members have served 18–20+ years, combined with a stated focus on individual resident care. Activities, sensory stimulation, and therapeutic programming are regularly mentioned, as is the practice of celebrating resident achievements and supporting families through transitions.

One area of concern emerges in nutrition: a reviewer criticized repetitive menus heavy on fried foods and limited healthy dressing options, raising questions about dietary oversight. Additionally, one family reported inconsistent professionalism in a specific interaction and maintenance issues in a resident room.

Avir at Paris holds a 4.0 Google rating across 30 reviews, with the majority expressing gratitude for recent improvements and staff dedication. The facility's trajectory appears to be one of meaningful change, though dietary practices may warrant direct inquiry.

Types of Care at Avir at Paris

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Avir at Paris

4overall · 30 ratings combined

4★ on Google (30)

Marcus Broner

Jul 2026

via Google

Sad occasion unjustly treatment food awful and service is awful don't move in this place good Luck ment that

Trina Coldiron

Apr 2026

via Google

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️<br><br>AVIR at Paris is making some really positive changes, and it shows. The new administration team has brought a fresh energy and focus that you can feel throughout the building. There’s a strong sense of direction, accountability, and a genuine commitment to improving both resident care and staff support.<br><br>The remodeled rooms are a huge upgrade—clean, comfortable, and much more welcoming for residents and their families. It’s clear there’s been an investment not just in the building, but in the overall experience.<br><br>What stands out most is the family-oriented environment. Staff members are working together, supporting one another, and creating a space where residents feel valued and cared for. It’s encouraging to see the growth and progress happening here.<br><br>If you’re looking for a place that’s moving in the right direction and focused on doing things the right way, AVIR at Paris is definitely one to watch.

Trina Coldiron

Apr 2026

via Google

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AVIR at Paris is making some really positive changes, and it shows. The new administration team has brought a fresh energy and focus that you can feel throughout the building. There’s a strong sense of direction, accountability, and a genuine commitment to improving both resident care and staff support. The remodeled rooms are a huge upgrade—clean, comfortable, and much more welcoming for residents and their families. It’s clear there’s been an investment not just in the building, but in the overall experience. What stands out most is the family-oriented environment. Staff members are working together, supporting one another, and creating a space where residents feel valued and cared for. It’s encouraging to see the growth and progress happening here. If you’re looking for a place that’s moving in the right direction and focused on doing things the right way, AVIR at Paris is definitely one to watch.

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Sep 2025

via Google

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Clarence Ware

Dec 2024

via Google

This place needs to be run better than what it is, because I asked the female name Lacy a question and she walked off without saying hold on a minute I will be right back with you. My sister room was smelling, no where to park. People at these places needs to be more professional and other patient in the room was sleeping and had a top on and no bottom.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 46 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025

Oct 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 25, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2024

Sep 28, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2023

Aug 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard33 citations
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 26, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Have policies on smoking.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 23, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2023

  • Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2023

Aug 10, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Avir at Paris offer?

Avir at Paris offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Avir at Paris located?

Avir at Paris is located at 610 Deshong Dr in Paris, Texas.

What do families say about Avir at Paris?

Reviewers describe Avir at Paris as a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Paris, Texas that has recently undergone changes under a new administration team, including remodeled rooms and renewed focus on resident care. Most reviewers praise the family-like atmosphere and staff dedication, though one reviewer raised concerns about staff professionalism and room cleanliness.

How did Avir at Paris do on recent health and safety inspections?

Avir at Paris had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 46 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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