Avir at Town Creek
1816 Tile Factory Rd, Palestine, TX 75801 · (903) 729-2261
For profit - Limited Liability company · 102 certified beds
Avir at Town Creek has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 6 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $49,065 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 |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 13, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 13, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 13, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 13, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 13, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.August 13, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have policies on smoking.August 13, 2025 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 18, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.March 25, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 3, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.February 3, 2025 · F0917 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 29, 2023 · F0880 · 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.October 26, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.October 26, 2023 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 26, 2023 · F0609 · 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.October 26, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,345February 3, 2025
- Fine of $31,720April 5, 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 | 3.76 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.39 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 102 |
| Average residents per day | 40 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Trucare Living Centers Palestine · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Pale Palestine · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Legacy at Town Creek Palestine · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Elkhart Elkhart · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
Compare every nursing home in Palestine, TX · Nursing homes in Texas · Home health agencies in Palestine, TX
Comparing nursing homes?
See whether help at home or assisted living fits better. Answer four questions and we'll suggest where to start: a medical alert, help at home, or assisted living.
Free for families. This isn't medical advice.
Care matcherStep 1 of 7
Who are you looking for help for?
Free for families. Your answers aren't saved.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Avir at Town Creek on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.