nursing home in Baird, TX
Avir at Baird
224 E 6th St, Baird, TX 79504 · (325) 854-1429
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avir at Baird at a glance
Avir at Baird is a 74-bed for-profit nursing home in Baird, Texas (Callahan County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 85.7% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 74
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avir Health Group
- Medicare-certified since
- July 27, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Callahan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675364
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.38 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.65 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.51 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 85.7% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 85.7% | 54.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 47 | 102 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $44,141 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 74 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 32 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 43.1% | 67.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.5% | 9.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 0% | 14% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24.3% | 18% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 2.6% | 13.4% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.7% | 88.9% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 30, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 30, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 12, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| February 12, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2026 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0022 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2025 |
| April 4, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 30, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 5, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| April 4, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 5, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
| 224 E 6TH STREET PROEPRTY OWNER, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER INC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER OP, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| 224 E 6TH STREET OPCO, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| 224 E 6TH STREET PROEPRTY OWNER, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| DAVIS, SCOTT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| MARTIN, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER OP, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| EASLEY, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| ROLAND, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2021 |
| DAGAN, AMITAI Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2025 |
| 224 E 6TH STREET OPCO, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| DAVIS, SCOTT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| MARTIN, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avir at Baird's rating?
Avir at Baird has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Avir at Baird receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Avir at Baird accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Avir at Baird?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Avir Health Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Avir at Baird and how do I contact it?
Avir at Baird is at 224 E 6th St, Baird, TX 79504. Phone: (325) 854-1429.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.