Avir At Bay City
Bay City, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455643) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,689
Phone: (979) 245-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Bay City 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 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Avir At Bay City reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Avir At Bay City has 2 federal fines on record totaling $23,689.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Avir At Bay City is a government-owned nursing home (hospital district) in Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 9, 1986. The facility maintains 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Bay City holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 1. The low staffing rating reflects CMS-reported nurse staffing levels of 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,689.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Avir At Bay City is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS 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 Bay City has an 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?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours, a staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and a 54.2% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,689.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on April 9, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite; here those are 3, 1, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (979) 245-7800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (979) 245-7800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455643?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.