Avir At Carthage
Carthage, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455963) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $66,731
Phone: (903) 693-6671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Carthage holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avir At Carthage reports total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 12.9%.
Avir At Carthage has 3 federal fines on record totaling $66,731.00, with no 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 Carthage is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Carthage, Panola County, Texas. The facility is certified for 104 beds, though average daily occupancy stands at 43.5 residents. It has operated under Medicare/Medicaid certification since December 1991, and is owned by a for-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Avir At Carthage carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 12.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $66,731.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Avir At Carthage is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3. Ownership of this facility changed within the past 12 months, so current CMS star ratings may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one.
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 Carthage has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above 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 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and 12.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $66,731.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 104 beds with an average daily census of 43.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9036936671 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9036936671 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455963?state=TX.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
Yes, ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator's performance.
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.