Avir At Azalea Heights
Tyler, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675289) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,550
Phone: (903) 561-2011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Azalea Heights 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 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Avir At Azalea Heights reports total nurse staffing of about 2.60 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,550.00 against Avir At Azalea Heights, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Avir At Azalea Heights is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average of 87.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 13, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Azalea Heights holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 2.60 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing of about 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $27,550.00 against this facility, and no payment denials on record.
Avir At Azalea Heights is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the facility's current record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Azalea Heights has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 43.8%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $27,550.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed for this facility in the provided data, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 87.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 13, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (1 star), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9035612011 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9035612011 to arrange a visit.
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/675289?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.