Avir At River Ridge
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675672) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $22,932
Phone: (361) 767-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At River Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with 2 stars for health inspections and 2 stars for staffing.
Avir At River Ridge reports 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show Avir At River Ridge has 2 federal fines totaling $22,932.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Avir At River Ridge is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, certified since April 1997. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 66.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Avir Health Group, a chain of 116 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At River Ridge holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The rating breaks down as follows: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.14903 total nurse hours per resident per day, of which 0.45507 hours are RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $22,932.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS Care Compare does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Avir At River Ridge as of the data reviewed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measure data on CMS Care Compare directly for the most current information, as this profile reflects data compiled from that source.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At River Ridge has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
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 3.14903 hours per resident per day, including 0.45507 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is 60.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $22,932.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 66.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Avir Health Group, a chain of 116 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1997.
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 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively, combining to an overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3617672000 and verify current offerings 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 3617672000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675672?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.