Avir At Houston
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676066) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $180,218 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (281) 558-3900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Houston has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 1-star staffing rating.
Avir At Houston reports 2.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star; nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
Avir At Houston has 4 federal fines on record totaling $180,218.00, plus 1 payment denial; no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Avir At Houston is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 5, 2005. The facility has 148 certified beds with an average of 72.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Houston holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report nursing staff turnover data for this facility in the given dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $180,218.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for Avir At Houston.
Avir At Houston 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 within the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Data 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 Houston has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avir At Houston is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, and holds a 1-star staffing rating; turnover data is not available.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $180,218.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Avir At Houston.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avir At Houston has 148 certified beds and an average of 72.5 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 includes 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Avir At Houston has been certified since October 5, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility they are 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
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 2815583900 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 2815583900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676066?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.