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Avir At Killeen

5000 Thayer Dr , Killeen, TX 76549 · Bell County

For-profit · 120 certified beds · 81% occupancy · (254) 221-6380

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Avir At Killeen reviews: what the government record shows

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Killeen 1 out of 5 stars overall, much below average. Its nurse staffing is 3% below the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 7 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

Updated September 2026 from the latest CMS data release. Ellery Care shows the government's own inspection and safety record, not consumer reviews.

At a glance

CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Nurse staffing
3.18 hrs/resident/day (-3% vs TX median)
Antipsychotic drug use
10% of long-stay residents (TX median 8.3%)
Falls with major injury
0% of long-stay residents (TX median 3%)
Federal fines (3 yrs)
$65,560
Inspection findings
51 cited, 7 immediate-jeopardy
Federal abuse-warning flag
No

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05.

What this means for your family

Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

Concerns

  • !CMS rates it just 1 of 5 stars overall.
  • !Nurse staffing of 3.18 hrs/resident/day is below the Texas median of 3.27.
  • !Cited for 7 immediate-jeopardy findings (the most serious category) in recent inspections.
  • !Has paid $65,560 in federal fines in roughly the last three years.

Questions to ask on your visit

  • ·How many residents does each nurse and aide care for on the day, evening, and overnight shifts?
  • ·Can we see the most recent inspection report and the plan of correction?

Touring in person? Our free nursing-home tour checklist has 30 questions to ask and the red flags to watch for, printable to take with you.

A plain-English read of this home's public record. Not advice — always visit in person.

Common questions about Avir At Killeen

Is Avir At Killeen a good nursing home?

Avir At Killeen in Killeen, Texas holds a 1 of 5 star CMS overall rating. Several serious marks on its federal record. Look closely and ask hard questions before deciding.

How is Avir At Killeen staffed?

Avir At Killeen reports 3.18 nurse hours per resident per day, below the Texas median of 3.27 hours per resident per day.

Has Avir At Killeen been fined or flagged for abuse?

Avir At Killeen has paid approximately $65,560 in federal fines in roughly the last three years, and does not currently carry a federal abuse-warning flag.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality, and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.18 nurse hours per resident per day. 3% below the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.18 hrs
RN
0.45 hrs
LPN
0.87 hrs
Aide
1.87 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 52.1% · RN turnover: 57.1%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited, the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

51
total findings
7
immediate jeopardy
2
caused actual harm
29
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Jun 11, 2026Corrected Jun 12, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0644 · Jun 11, 2026Corrected Jun 12, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0645 · Jun 11, 2026Corrected Jun 12, 2026

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 11, 2026Corrected Jun 12, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · May 10, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 11, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0676 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0804 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0602 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 2, 2026

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0686 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Mar 6, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 7, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 51 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

10%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is below the national median but above the Texas median, roughly middle of the pack for the state.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the Texas study

Preventable harm

Two injuries that good staffing and attentive care are meant to prevent: serious falls and pressure ulcers (bedsores). These are the outcomes families fear most, and they rarely appear on referral sites. Lower is better on both.

Falls with major injury
0%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3% · National median 2.8%
Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 3.3% · National median 4.2%

The serious-fall rate here is at or below the Texas median, a reassuring sign for how closely the home supervises residents.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay falls and pressure-ulcer measures, period 2025Q2-2026Q1, retrieved 2026-09-05. Texas falls study · bedsore study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$65,560
Number of fines
5
Payment denials
1

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-09-05. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is independently operated, not part of a multi-facility chain.