Avir At Waco
Waco, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676343) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (254) 537-9200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avir At Waco has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars and a Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Avir At Waco reports total nurse staffing of about 3.5 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Avir At Waco, with $0 in total fines and 0 payment denials, and no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted for this facility.
About this facility
Avir At Waco is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Waco, McLennan County, Texas, operating with an average of 79.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 26, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avir At Waco holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.49786 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of 0.25939 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Avir At Waco is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 116 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars across the chain, notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avir At Waco has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Avir At Waco is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49786 hours per resident per day, with 0.25939 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 42.9%, reflected in a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avir At Waco is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 79.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC, and it is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which includes 116 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 26, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures — which for this facility are 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 2545379200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2545379200 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/676343?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.