Avir at Knox City
605 S Ave F, Knox City, TX 79529 · (940) 658-3543
For profit - Corporation · 66 certified beds
Avir at Knox City has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 9 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,018 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 18, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.December 18, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 18, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.December 18, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.December 18, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.December 18, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 18, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.December 18, 2025 · F0914 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 18, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 5, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.June 26, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.June 26, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 26, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,018June 26, 2024
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 | 3.24 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 39.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Munday Nursing Center Munday · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Stonewall Living Center Aspermont · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Baird Baird · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Clyde Nursing Center Clyde · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Colorado City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Avir at Knox City on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.