Avir At Western Hills
Temple, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455785) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,562
Phone: (254) 742-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Western Hills has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star out of 5.
Avir At Western Hills reports total nurse staffing of about 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 75.0%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show Avir At Western Hills has 2 federal fines totaling $16,562.00, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Avir At Western Hills is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Temple, Bell County, Texas, operated as a for-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 84.9 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns this facility an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.16 per resident per day, including 0.48 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 75.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,562.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Avir At Western Hills is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities with a chain average overall rating of 2.3. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare 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 Western Hills has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a 75.0% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,562.00, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 84.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities with a chain average overall rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
This facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 2, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2 overall, 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for QM.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (254) 742-7500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (254) 742-7500 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 facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455785?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.