Avir At San Knoll
San Antonio, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455804) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,710 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (210) 699-8535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Avir At San Knoll in San Antonio, TX 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 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Avir At San Knoll reports total nurse staffing of about 3.10 hours per resident per day, including just 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.0%, a high figure.
Yes, Avir At San Knoll has 1 federal fine on record from CMS totaling $27,710.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Avir At San Knoll is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since April 26, 1989. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 48.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At San Knoll holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection Rating of 1 star, Staffing Rating of 1 star, and Quality Measure (QM) Rating of 4 stars. The overall rating falls below the state average.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.10 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.276 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,710.00, and 1 instance of payment denial. There is no chain affiliation, abuse icon flag, or Special Focus Status noted in the available data for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
Families are advised to review the full inspection record and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent CMS reporting period available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At San Knoll has an overall CMS 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?
The facility 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 3.10 hours per resident per day, with only 0.276 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 75.0%. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $27,710.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 48.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Avir At San Knoll is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 26, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating, plus separate Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measure ratings; for this facility these are 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (210) 699-8535 or 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 (210) 699-8535 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455804?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.