Quick answers
- Where is Avir at Abilene?
- 1201 Clarks Dr, Abilene, TX 79602, in Taylor County, Texas.
- What is the phone number of Avir at Abilene?
- (325) 670-9293, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Avir at Abilene?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Avir at Abilene been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $23,733.
- What did inspectors find at Avir at Abilene?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 23, 2023 to August 14, 2026), Medicare lists 32 health citations; the most serious was level K. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 23, 2023 to August 14, 2026), Avir at Abilene had 32 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $23,733 in total (1 fine, the latest on August 29, 2025). Nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day; the Texas average is 3.42 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 9, 2026 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 14, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0728 Level D
“Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0585 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
Previous cycle: February 5, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); August 29, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level K
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0684 Level K
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0561 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0620 Level E
“Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0573 Level D
“Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
Earlier cycle: January 18, 2024 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 23, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 9, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0607 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure 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.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0919 Level E
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0657 Level B
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (10)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0347 Level F
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0751 Level E
“Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $23,733 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $23,733 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Texas | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.13 | 0.44 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.85 | 2.03 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.94 | 3.42 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.70 | 2.99 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.10 | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.9% | 50.8% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 66.7% | 49.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 118 nursing homes: Avir Health Group.
Legal business name: West Wharton County Hospital District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Clarks Drive Opco, LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 1, 2025 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 101.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Avir Health Group |
| Legal business name | West Wharton County Hospital District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2017-02-17 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1201 Clarks Dr, Abilene, TX 79602 |
| County | Taylor County |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | (325) 670‑9293 |
| CMS Certification Number | 676416 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center0.9 mi · Abilene, TX · 2 of 5 stars
- Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility2.6 mi · Abilene, TX · 5 of 5 stars
- Silver Spring2.7 mi · Abilene, TX · 3 of 5 stars
- Avir at Coronado2.8 mi · Abilene, TX · 2 of 5 stars
- Northern Oaks Living & Rehabilitation Center3.8 mi · Abilene, TX · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Hendrick Medical Center2.7 mi · Abilene, TX · Acute Care Hospital
- Anson General Hospital25 mi · Anson, TX · Rural Emergency Hospital
- North Runnels Hospital37 mi · Winters, TX · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13