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Avir At Golfcrest

Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675791) · 200 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.65★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $43,799 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (713) 644-2101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Avir At Golfcrest has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Avir At Golfcrest reports total nurse staffing of about 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.

CMS records show Avir At Golfcrest has 3 federal fines totaling $43,799.00 and 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted in the available CMS data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Avir At Golfcrest Avir At Golfcrest: 2★ 2★ TX average TX average: 2.65★ 2.65★ Avir Health Group chain avg Avir Health Group chain avg: 2.3★ 2.3★

About this facility

Avir At Golfcrest is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Houston, Harris County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1999. The facility is certified for 200 beds, with an average of 133.3 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Golfcrest holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measures rating is 4 stars, and staffing rating is 2 stars.

Nurse staffing totals 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $43,799.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the provided data for this facility.

Avir At Golfcrest is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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 Golfcrest has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $43,799.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Avir At Golfcrest is certified for 200 beds, with an average of 133.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since June 16, 1999.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7136442101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7136442101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675791?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.