Nursing Homes · Killeen, TX
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Avir at Killeen
5000 Thayer Dr. · Killeen, TX 76549 · 120 certified beds
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About Avir at Killeen
Avir at Killeen is a nursing home in Killeen, Texas. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Bell County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Avir Health Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 60 citations, the most recent on May 10, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.41 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Killeen. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-800-252-2412. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (60)
Records from December 2022 to May 2026.
November 25, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity H: pattern, actual harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
November 25, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2024.
May 21, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2024.
May 13, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
March 13, 2024
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2024.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $137,749
June 26, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,428 against this nursing home on June 26, 2025.
November 25, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,992 against this nursing home on November 25, 2024.
May 13, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 12, 2024, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on May 13, 2024).
March 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,583 against this nursing home on March 13, 2024.
November 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,730 against this nursing home on November 11, 2023.
October 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,827 against this nursing home on October 21, 2023.
July 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $72,189 against this nursing home on July 21, 2023.
Staffing
3.41 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.12 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Avir Health Group, a chain of 118 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 1.5 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Texas.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Killeen.
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