Avir At Veterans Memorial
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676252) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $37,961 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (346) 754-5070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Veterans Memorial has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avir At Veterans Memorial reports total nurse staffing of about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.8%.
Yes, Avir At Veterans Memorial has 2 federal fines on record totaling $37,961.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection history on Care Compare.
About this facility
Avir At Veterans Memorial is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, first approved by CMS on June 25, 2010. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 98.3 residents. It is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Veterans Memorial holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.117 hours per resident per day, including 0.391 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 52.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $37,961.00, plus 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for Avir At Veterans Memorial, indicating that a citation related to abuse has been recorded; families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Veterans Memorial has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.12 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 52.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $37,961.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no indication of Special Focus Facility status in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 98.3 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 the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities averaging 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved by CMS on June 25, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 346-754-5070 and 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 346-754-5070 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676252?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.