Avir At Tierra Este
El Paso, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 745038) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 8 totaling $53,957
Phone: (915) 955-9998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Tierra Este has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Avir At Tierra Este reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, with only 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%.
Yes, Avir At Tierra Este has 8 federal fines on record totaling $53,957.00, though there are no payment denials listed. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Avir At Tierra Este is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in El Paso, Texas, certified for 120 beds with an average daily census of 99.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and was first approved for certification on June 6, 2023.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Tierra Este holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.13 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 8 federal fines totaling $53,957.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Avir At Tierra Este is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.3 out of 5. CMS does not report an ownership change for this facility within the last 12 months.
Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Tierra Este has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, with 0.13 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 56.9%. The staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 8 fines totaling $53,957.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon 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 with an average daily census of 99.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 6, 2023.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 9159559998 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 9159559998 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/745038?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.