Avir At Arden Wood
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675789) · 174 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $130,388 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (713) 468-7833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Arden Wood has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Avir At Arden Wood reports 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6% annually.
Avir At Arden Wood has 2 federal fines on record totaling $130,388.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues and faces increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Avir At Arden Wood is a for-profit nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for 174 beds with an average of 134.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 5, 1999, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Arden Wood holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with an annual nursing staff turnover rate of 25.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $130,388.00, along with 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased inspection scrutiny by CMS.
Avir At Arden Wood is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.3 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Arden Wood has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a 25.6% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $130,388.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a history of persistent quality issues, subjecting it to increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 174 beds and has an average of 134.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with a chain-wide average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 5, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7134687833 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7134687833 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675789?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.