Avir At Portland

Avir At Portland is in 221 Cedar Drive, Portland, TX 78374. Phone: 361-643-1888. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 1, quality measures 4).

Avir at Portland provides 24-hour short-term, long-term, and respite care with no outsourced staff. It offers cardiac rehab, dementia care, and hospice and palliative services, plus an Express Recovery Unit and transportation. Families can call (361) 643-1888 with questions about admissions or a tour. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 135.250; 2 federal fines totaling $119462.00; total nursing staff turnover 55.3%.

More about this provider

	Avir at Portland delivers 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitative care in Portland with cardiac rehab, dementia care, and hospice and palliative services. Amenities include an Express Recovery Unit, on-demand dining, and transportation services.
Services and programs	24-hour short-term, long-term, and respite care with no outsourced staff. Cardiac rehab, dementia care, dental, podiatry, lab, X-ray, nutritional, hospice, and palliative services. Amenities include on-demand dining, a beauty and barber shop, life enrichment activities, an Express Recovery Unit, religious services, and transportation services.
Who it serves	Families in Portland and throughout San Patricio County, on the Coastal Bend.
Payment types it states	Medicare and Medicaid certified; the site states it accepts most major insurances.
Visiting and contact details	Call (361) 643-1888 or come to 221 Cedar Dr, Portland, TX 78374 with questions about admissions or a tour.
Website	https://avirhg.com/avir-at-portland/

Quality measures

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

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating	1 of 5
Health inspection rating	2 of 5
Staffing rating	1 of 5
Quality measure rating	4 of 5
Long-stay quality rating	4 of 5
Short-stay quality rating	3 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day	0.30
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day	3.34

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score	76
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	135.250
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score	313
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score	76
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score	313
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date	2025-09-09
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	16
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies	15
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies	7
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	9
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies	7

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index	1.41359
Registered Nurse turnover	55.6
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio	1.00236
Total nursing staff turnover	55.3
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.29828
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.59934
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	2
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.74512
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.29527
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	2.98057

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines	2
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	119462.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Chain ID	719
Chain Name	AVIR HEALTH GROUP
Legal Business Name	WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
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	N

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	65.1
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 San Patricio County

• Palma Real — Mathis

Common questions about Avir At Portland

Where is Avir At Portland located?

Avir At Portland is at 221 Cedar Drive, Portland, Texas 78374.

What care and services does Avir At Portland offer?

Avir At Portland offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, cardiac rehabilitation, dementia care, hospice and palliative care, respite care.

Is Avir At Portland Medicare-certified?

Yes. Avir At Portland is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Avir At Portland's quality rating?

CMS gives Avir At Portland an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.

How do I contact Avir At Portland?

Call Avir At Portland at 361-643-1888.

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.