Avir At Elkhart
Elkhart, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675217) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $65,397
Phone: (903) 764-2291 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Elkhart holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avir At Elkhart reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $65,397.00 for Avir At Elkhart, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Avir At Elkhart is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Elkhart, Anderson County, Texas. The facility is certified for 98 beds, with an average daily census of 52.4 residents, and has been certified since December 1993. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and CMS records indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months — families should note that current star ratings may reflect data collected under the prior operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Elkhart holds an overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars. Total nurse staffing averages 3.37637 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.18589 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $65,397.00 assessed against this facility, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Avir At Elkhart is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly, particularly given the recent ownership change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Elkhart has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Avir At Elkhart is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.38 hours per resident per day, with 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 54.3%; the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $65,397.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 98 beds and has an average daily census of 52.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Avir At Elkhart is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars; note that ownership changed within the last 12 months.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 9037642291 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9037642291 to arrange a tour.
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/675217?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.