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Avir At Western Hills
512 Draper Dr, Temple, TX 76504
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avir At Western Hills is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Temple, Texas, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 85 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Texas median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 17, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Texas median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 75.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bell Co. median | Texas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 28 | 25 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 24.6 | 22.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 75.0% | 55.6% | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,562 | $19,240 | $16,801 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 1177 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Texas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 May 2025, 21 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×10 E ×14 F ×2 C ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 8 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0584 | Honor 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 8 Feb 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Fine | $8,281 | |
| 2 Jul 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Texas average. Turnover: nursing staff 75.0%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.1% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.1% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Stratford Hospital District. Chain: Avir Health Group (116 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2022 |
| Welltower Nnn Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
| Welltower Op, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bell County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir At Temple East | Temple | 138 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7.2 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil | Temple | 23 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4.3 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation | Belton | 126 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14.3 | $13K | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Will-O-Bell | Bartlett | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 32.2 | $8K | 14 May 2026 |
| Avir At Temple West | Temple | 104 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 18.3 | $7K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Cornerstone Gardens LLP | Temple | 130 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11.5 | $16K | 29 May 2025 |
| Rosewood Heights | Killeen | 64 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 23.4 | $42K | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Morada Temple | Temple | 60 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 36.7 | $15K | 4 Sep 2025 |
All 16 facilities in Bell County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avir At Western Hills been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Texas median is 25 per facility.
Has Avir At Western Hills been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avir At Western Hills compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Texas median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avir At Western Hills?
It is part of the Avir Health Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Stratford Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avir At Western Hills last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.