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Avir At Temple West

1700 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County

For-profit · 104 certified beds · 50% occupancy · (254) 743-6200

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Avir At Temple West 3 out of 5 stars overall, average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

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.

TX median 3.27

3.26 nurse hours per resident per day. About the Texas median.

Total nurse
3.26 hrs
RN
0.69 hrs
LPN
0.64 hrs
Aide
1.94 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 66.7% · RN turnover: 90%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

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.

19
total findings
2
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
7
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Dec 18, 2025Corrected Dec 19, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0600 · May 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected May 2, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

  • Immediate jeopardyTag F0835 · May 1, 2025ComplaintCorrected May 2, 2025

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Administration Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0584 · Sep 17, 2024Corrected Oct 16, 2024

    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.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Sep 17, 2024Corrected Oct 16, 2024

    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 F0812 · Sep 17, 2024Corrected Oct 16, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0925 · Sep 17, 2024Corrected Oct 16, 2024

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Environmental Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0609 · Apr 15, 2025ComplaintCorrected Apr 16, 2025

    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 F0684 · Sep 26, 2024ComplaintCorrected Oct 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0550 · Sep 17, 2024ComplaintCorrected Oct 16, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 19 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

13.7%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is above the national median. Ask how the home decides to start these medications and how often it reviews them.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$7,257
Number of fines
1
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - limited liability company). It is part of the Avir Health Group chain, which operates 119 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.