Avir At Bandera
Bandera, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676233) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $100,293
Phone: (830) 796-4077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Bandera has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Avir At Bandera reports total nurse staffing of 2.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is reported at 56.7%.
Avir At Bandera has 2 federal fines on record totaling $100,293.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avir At Bandera is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas. The facility is certified for 118 beds and reports an average daily population of 82.8 residents. It has been certified since September 2009 and operates under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Avir At Bandera is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities nationwide with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Bandera carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.40, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.36. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 56.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $100,293.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS Care Compare does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed at this facility in the past 12 months. Data reflects information published on 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 Bandera has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 2.39742 hours per resident per day, with 0.36197 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 56.7%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $100,293.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 118 beds with an average daily population of 82.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Avir At Bandera is a for-profit corporation and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 2, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (1 star), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8307964077 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 8307964077 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Avir At Bandera at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676233?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.