Avir at Killeen
5000 Thayer Dr , Killeen, TX 76549
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Avir at Killeen Compares
Avir at Killeen is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Killeen, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Texas average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Killeen, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.0% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 44.4% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7% (73% higher).
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 Killeen
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avir at Killeen with other nursing homes in Killeen.
How is Avir at Killeen addressing its health inspections 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 Killeen keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Avir at Killeen keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Avir at Killeen?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Avir at Killeen lag behind other Killeen options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Avir at Killeen?
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 Killeen
Killeen sits in Bell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 38,639 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 31.3 years
- Median household income
- $54,987
- Median home value
- $153,500
Demographics for Bell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Killeen.
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