AVIR AT CARTHAGE
701 S MARKET ST, Carthage, TX 75633
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How AVIR AT CARTHAGE Compares
AVIR AT CARTHAGE is a 104-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carthage, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 104 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 39% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carthage, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.9% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.
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 CARTHAGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVIR AT CARTHAGE with other nursing homes in Carthage.
How is AVIR AT CARTHAGE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVIR AT CARTHAGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.9% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AVIR AT CARTHAGE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is AVIR AT CARTHAGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 39% occupancy across 104 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 CARTHAGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVIR AT CARTHAGE lag behind other Carthage options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Carthage
Carthage sits in Panola County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% 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+
- 4,427 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,297
- Median home value
- $117,000
Demographics for Panola County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carthage.
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