Avir at Luling – Luling, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Avir At Luling

501 W Austin St, Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5628
56 beds
All Luling facilities
2.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
69.36
Score /100
#8596
National Rank

#8596
of 14703 facilities
National
41.5% position
#624
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#2
of 5 in Caldwell
County Rank
#2
of 3 in Luling
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 78648
ZIP Rank






About Avir At LulingAvir At Luling is located at 501 W Austin St, Luling, TX, reachable at (830) 875-5628. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 56.0 certified beds and serves an average of 47 residents per day. It is part of the Avir Health Group network (90 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2011-10-06. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Avir At Luling

Address

501 W Austin St, Luling, TX 78648

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 56 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AVIR HEALTH GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
69.36
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8596 of 14703 nationally – #624 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Avir At Luling may be considered for families with limited options in Luling, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAvir At Luling currently provides 3 hours 17 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 8 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 90.7%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 17 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 55 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 13 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours8 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 1 minute
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours3 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Avir At Luling with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $30,911. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $30911.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 243.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,596
of 14,703
National
Bottom 42%
#624
TX State
Bottom 47% in TX
#2
of 5
️ Caldwell County
#2 of 5
#2
of 3
️ Luling
#2 of 3
#2
of 3
ZIP 78648
#2 of 3

Nationally, Avir At Luling ranks 8596th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 624th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Luling, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,289 nationally and RN hours rank #14,080 nationally (#1103 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 2.45 #13,601 / 14,703 #1,057 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023 2.84 #12,805 / 14,703 #917 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 1.62 #14,190 / 14,703 #1,132 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 2.58 #13,946 / 14,703 #1,106 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2026 3.28 #11,289 / 14,703 #561 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.26 #13,033 / 14,703 #809 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.20 #13,475 / 14,703 #921 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024 0.11 #14,153 / 14,703 #1,113 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 0.09 #14,237 / 14,703 #1,138 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2026 0.13 #14,080 / 14,703 #1,103 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Avir At Luling is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2011-10-06. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (830) 875-5628 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Avir At Luling holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.4/100, placing it #8596 of 14703 facilities nationally and #624 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Avir At Luling receives a reported average of 3 hours 17 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 8 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 13 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 55 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 90.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Avir At Luling with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $30,911. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $30,911, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 243.5 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Avir At Luling ranks 8596th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 624th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Luling, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,289 nationally and RN hours rank #14,080 nationally (#1103 in TX). Our composite quality score of 69.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Luling, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/luling/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

501 W Austin St, Luling, TX 78648
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LLC
Legal Name

GUADALUPE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 56
Average Residents / Day 47 (86% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Caldwell County, TX
City Luling, TX
ZIP Code 78648
Approved Since October 6, 2011
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676292
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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