Avir at Rusk

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 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Cherokee County average about 2.2 stars. 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.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

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