Avir at Athens
150 Gibson Road, Athens, TX 75751 · (903) 677-5864
For profit - Partnership · 112 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Avir at Athens has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $243,325 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 18, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 18, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 18, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedFebruary 18, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 31, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 31, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 26, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.October 25, 2023 · F0757 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,400November 26, 2024
- Fine of $8,400November 26, 2024
- Fine of $12,844November 26, 2024
- Fine of $213,681October 25, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.92 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.24 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.78 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 77.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Athens · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Commons Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Chandler Nursing Center Chandler · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cedar Lake Nursing Center Malakoff · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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