Avir at Athens
150 GIBSON RD, Athens, TX 75751
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Avir at Athens Compares
Avir at Athens is a 112-bed for-profit nursing facility in Athens, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.0%) is above the Texas average of 9.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 112 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Athens, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.4% (70% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Texas average of 4.0% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Avir at Athens
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avir at Athens with other nursing homes in Athens.
How is Avir at Athens addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Avir at Athens doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.0% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Avir at Athens keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Avir at Athens's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 112 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Avir at Athens?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Avir at Athens lag behind other Athens options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Athens
Athens sits in Henderson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,256 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,469
- Median home value
- $120,700
Demographics for Henderson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Athens.
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