Avir at Temple East
Scout 87Temple, TX · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Temple's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,880–$7,320/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil
2401 South 31ST St, Temple, TX 76504 · Bell County
Learn how our full-service hospital in Temple brings award-winning health and wellness services to the patients of our community.
100
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (21 of 23 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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.
One of Temple's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Temple, TX, with 23 certified beds and an average of about 21 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 8.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (4.94 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (8.78 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Temple for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 23
- Avg. residents/day
- 21
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 455069
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,880–$7,320/mo (median $5,900) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Killeen prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 8.78
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 4.94
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (1 citations on record — showing the latest 1). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.
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
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Concierge services
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
2401 South 31ST St, Temple, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil
How much does Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil cost?
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Temple, TX area typically runs $4,880–$7,320 per month (median $5,900, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil?
Staff provide about 8.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil?
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil has 1 health citation on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil have availability?
Typically 90% full (21 of 23 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil offer?
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital Skil in Temple, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 23 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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