Avir At Knox City
Knox City, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675989) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (940) 658-3543 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Knox City has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with 3 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing. Note that ownership changed in the last 12 months, so these ratings may reflect the prior operator.
Avir At Knox City reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
CMS records show Avir At Knox City has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Avir At Knox City is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Knox City, Texas, operating under Knox County. The facility is certified for 66 beds, with an average of 39.4 residents. It is organized as a For profit - Corporation.
CMS Care Compare gives Avir At Knox City an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The component ratings are: Health Inspections 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.24, with RN hours per resident per day of 0.36. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available data for this facility.
Avir At Knox City is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars.
Ownership of this facility changed within the last 12 months. As a result, the star ratings and quality data reported by CMS may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one, and families should confirm current conditions directly.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Knox City has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Note ownership changed in the last 12 months, so this rating may reflect the prior operator.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Avir At Knox City is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is reported at 39.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avir At Knox City is certified for 66 beds and has an average of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.3 stars; ownership changed within the last 12 months.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2003-09-29.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspections, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Avir At Knox City scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 9406583543 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9406583543 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675989?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.