Avir At Athens
Athens, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455834) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $243,325
Phone: (903) 677-5864 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Avir At Athens in Athens, Texas an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Avir At Athens reports 2.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $243,325.00 against Avir At Athens, with 0 payment denials on record, and CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Avir At Athens is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in Athens, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1989. The facility is certified for 112 beds and had an average of 77.6 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Avir At Athens an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing is reported at 2.91733 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23634 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $243,325.00 against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on the underlying findings.
No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
No chain information or ownership-change data is provided beyond confirmation that ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
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 Athens has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.91733 hours per resident per day, with 0.23634 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 57.5%; the staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $243,325.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; the provided data does not indicate a Special Focus Facility designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avir At Athens is certified for 112 beds and had an average of 77.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit partnership; no chain information is included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star here), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (1 star).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 9036775864 and verify 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 9036775864 and check the full inspection record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455834?state=TX.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455834?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.