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Avir at Heritage

5437 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218 · Bexar County

Expert skilled nursing, rehab & long‑term care in Texas. Compassionate, patient‑centered services at Avir Health Group.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 56% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Antonio

Avir at Heritage is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Antonio, TX, with 150 certified beds and an average of about 84 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avir Health Group network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.24 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.36 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in San Antonio, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 150
Avg. residents/day: 84
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Avir Health Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 675858

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$5,070–$7,610/mo (median $6,130)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Antonio prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.36; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.24; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 8
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-25
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (30 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-11-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

5437 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, TX

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Avir at Heritage

How much does Avir at Heritage cost?

Avir at Heritage does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Antonio, TX area typically runs $5,070–$7,610 per month (median $6,130, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Avir at Heritage's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Avir at Heritage 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Avir at Heritage?

Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Avir at Heritage?

Avir at Heritage has 30 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Avir at Heritage have availability?

Typically 56% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Avir at Heritage offer?

Avir at Heritage in San Antonio, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 150 beds.

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