Avir At Killeen
5000 Thayer Dr , Killeen, TX 76549 · Bell County
For-profit · 120 certified beds · 81% occupancy · (254) 221-6380
The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Killeen 1 out of 5 stars overall — much below average. Its nurse staffing is 3% below the Texas median. It currently carries a federal abuse-warning icon. Inspectors cited it for 8 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.
CMS quality ratings
Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.
Nurse staffing
Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.
3.18 nurse hours per resident per day. 3% below the Texas median of 3.27.
Nursing staff turnover: 52.1% · RN turnover: 57.1%
Safety & compliance flags
- Federal abuse warning icon
Recent inspection findings
The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.
- Potential for harmTag F0677 · May 10, 2026ComplaintCorrected May 11, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0676 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0804 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0602 · Dec 3, 2025ComplaintCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0695 · Apr 17, 2025Corrected Apr 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0686 · Apr 1, 2026ComplaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0755 · Mar 6, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 7, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0761 · Mar 6, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 7, 2026
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
- Potential for harmTag F0609 · Feb 26, 2026ComplaintCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Potential for harmTag F0656 · Dec 29, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 30, 2025
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
Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 60 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.
Ownership
Part of the Avir Health Group chain (119 facilities), chain average overall rating 2.3★.