nursing home in Comfort, TX
Avir at Comfort
615 Faltin St., Comfort, TX 78013 · (830) 995-3757
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avir at Comfort at a glance
Avir at Comfort is a 76-bed for-profit nursing home in Comfort, Texas (Kendall County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 22, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 59.4% per year (state average 55.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 76
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avir Health Group
- Medicare-certified since
- April 26, 2001
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Kendall County
- CMS Certification Number
- 675871
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 3.77 hrs | 3.39 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.65 hrs | 0.43 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.89 hrs | 2.01 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.84 hrs | 2.98 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 59.4% | 55.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 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 | 76 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 32 | 76 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 42.6% | 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) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 3.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.2% | 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) | 32% | 15.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.1% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1% | 3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.7% | 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) | 8% | 18% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.1% | 13.4% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 100% | 96.6% | 93.6% | Better |
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 flu vaccine (higher is better) | 51.9% | 88% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.1% | 88.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 36 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 Complaint | 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 30, 2026 |
| May 27, 2026 Complaint | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2026 |
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 3, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 4, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 4, 2025 |
| August 22, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 31, 2025 |
| August 22, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| April 18, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| April 18, 2025 Complaint | 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 April 25, 2025 |
| July 10, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2024 |
| March 1, 2024 Complaint · Infection control | 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 March 29, 2024 |
| June 8, 2023 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Provide training in compliance and ethics. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 10, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0942 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 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 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0642 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 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 July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 8, 2023 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 5, 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/10/2021 |
| 615 FALTIN ST OPCO, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2026 |
| 615 FALTIN ST PROPERTY OWNER LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| FOLEY, HEATHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| GIVENS, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2021 |
| WELLTOWER INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER NNN GROUP, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| WELLTOWER OP, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| HOOPER, GRADY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2021 |
| DAGAN, AMITAI Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| GOLDBERGER, ABRAHAM Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| GOLDBERGER, FAIGY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| 615 FALTIN ST OPCO, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avir at Comfort's rating?
Avir at Comfort has 5 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 Comfort receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Avir at Comfort 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 Comfort?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Avir Health Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Avir at Comfort and how do I contact it?
Avir at Comfort is at 615 Faltin St., Comfort, TX 78013. Phone: (830) 995-3757.
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.