Avir at Rusk
Nursing Home Facility
330 E Bagley Rd, Rusk, TX 75785
Avir at Rusk is a senior care community located in Rusk, TX. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Rusk area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (903) 683-5438.
With 140 beds, Avir at Rusk is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Cherokee County average about 63 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 36% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Cherokee County average of roughly 52%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 65%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Cherokee County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 38 problems at Avir at Rusk. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 22 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $30,933.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Avir at Rusk offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 140
- Occupancy 36%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 65%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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