Avir at Baird
224 E 6TH ST, Baird, TX 79504
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Avir at Baird Compares
Avir at Baird is a 74-bed for-profit nursing facility in Baird, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 43% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (74% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (50% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Avir at Baird
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avir at Baird with other nursing homes in Baird.
How is Avir at Baird 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 practices help Avir at Baird keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Avir at Baird keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.9% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Avir at Baird's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 43% occupancy across 74 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 Baird?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Avir at Baird?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Baird
Baird sits in Callahan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% 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+
- 2,861 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $51,955
- Median home value
- $100,000
Demographics for Callahan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baird.
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