Avir At Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455940) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $69,307
Phone: (806) 797-3481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Avir At Lubbock an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Avir At Lubbock reports total nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.0%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $69,307.00 against Avir At Lubbock, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avir At Lubbock is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lubbock, Texas, certified for 117 beds with an average of 66.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 30, 1991, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Lubbock holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.39 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.23 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.0%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $69,307.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Avir At Lubbock. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, a designation for facilities identified by CMS as having a history of persistent poor quality of care and that are subject to increased oversight and more frequent inspections.
Avir At Lubbock is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS 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 Lubbock has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Avir At Lubbock is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, with 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 70.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $69,307.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 117 beds and has an average of 66.9 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 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 30, 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; Avir At Lubbock scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 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 8067973481 and 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 8067973481 to arrange a visit.
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/455940?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.