Avir At Knox City

Avir At Knox City is in 605 S AVE F, Knox City, TX 79529. Phone: 940-658-3543. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 1, quality measures 5).

Avir at Knox City provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for short-term, long-term, and respite stays, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy from an in-house team. It has an all-male secure unit for residents living with dementia or conditions that can lead to wandering, plus cardiac rehab services. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and accepts most major insurances, serving families across Knox County. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 67.000; 1 federal fines totaling $8018.00; total nursing staff turnover 39.3%.

More about this provider

	Avir at Knox City offers 24-hour skilled nursing in Knox County, with an all-male secure unit for residents living with dementia and cardiac rehab services.
Services and programs	24-hour comprehensive care for short-term, long-term, and respite stays with an in-house team and no outsourced staff. An all-male secure unit that safeguards male residents living with dementia or conditions that can lead to wandering. Physician services and rehab programs guided by a primary care physician. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy with individualized plans from an interdisciplinary team that holds daily meetings. Cardiac rehab services. Amenities include life enrichment activities, on-demand meal services, an on-site beauty and barber shop, religious services, transportation services, and an Express Recovery Unit. Serves families across Knox County and the surrounding Rolling Plains.
Who it serves	Male residents who need a secured unit for dementia or wandering risk, cardiac rehab patients, and short-term, long-term, and respite residents; families across Knox County and the surrounding Rolling Plains.
Payment types it states	Medicare and Medicaid, and most major insurances; the site states the facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and accepts most major insurances.
Visiting and contact details	Call (940) 276-1044 with questions or to stop in for a visit, at 605 S Avenue F, Knox City, TX 79529 (phone as published on the facility's page).
Website	https://avirhg.com/avir-at-knox-city/

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating	3 of 5
Health inspection rating	3 of 5
Staffing rating	1 of 5
Quality measure rating	5 of 5
Long-stay quality rating	5 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day	0.46
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day	3.06

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score	64
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	67.000
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score	76
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score	64
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score	76
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date	2025-12-18
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	9
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	10
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies	9
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	0
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	5

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index	1.09662
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio	0.77760
Total nursing staff turnover	39.3
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.65877
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.11932
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.93965
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.19732
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	2.62869

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines	1
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	8018.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Chain ID	719
Chain Name	AVIR HEALTH GROUP
Legal Business Name	605 S AVENUE F OPCO LLC
Chain Average QM Rating	3.8
Chain Average Staffing Rating	1.5
Number of Facilities in Chain	118
Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating	2.2
Chain Average Health Inspection Rating	2.4
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months	Y

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse Icon	N
High Performing Icon	N
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Average Number of Residents per Day	42.2
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago	N

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

• Nursing home costs when Medicare skilled coverage ends
• How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost Per Month?

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Knox County

• Munday Nursing Center — Munday

Common questions about Avir At Knox City

Where is Avir At Knox City located?

Avir At Knox City is at 605 S AVE F, Knox City, Texas 79529.

What care and services does Avir At Knox City offer?

Avir At Knox City offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, all-male secure unit, cardiac rehabilitation, respite care, long-term care.

Is Avir At Knox City Medicare-certified?

Yes. Avir At Knox City is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Avir At Knox City's quality rating?

CMS gives Avir At Knox City an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.

How do I contact Avir At Knox City?

Call Avir At Knox City at 940-658-3543.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.