Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility
Scout 100Abilene, TX · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Abilene's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $4,850–$7,260/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird
224 E 6TH St, Baird, TX 79504 · Callahan County
Compassionate short-term rehab, long-term care & respite at AVIR at Baird. Expert therapy, wound care, and cozy, personalized care in Baird, TX.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 43% 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.
One of Baird's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Baird, TX, with 74 certified beds and an average of about 32 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avir Health Group network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.68 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.9%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.68 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (67.9%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Baird for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 74
- Avg. residents/day
- 32
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Avir Health Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 675364
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 | $4,850–$7,260/mo (median $5,850) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Abilene 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
- 2.68
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.63
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 67.9%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-12Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-05-21Severity 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.
2025-05-21Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-04-04Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2024-04-04Severity 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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
224 E 6TH St, Baird, 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 Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird
How much does Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird cost?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Baird, TX area typically runs $4,850–$7,260 per month (median $5,850, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Staff provide about 2.68 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird have availability?
Typically 43% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird offer?
Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird in Baird, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 74 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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