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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Avir at River Ridge

Corpus Christi, Texas3 of 5 Medicare stars
(361) 767-2000

About Avir at River Ridge

Avir at River Ridge brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Corpus Christi families who need professional medical care with compassion. Our team supports recovery and healing through personalized treatment plans designed for each resident's goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

120 residents

Medicare rating

3 of 5 stars

Location

Corpus Christi, TX

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

3922 W River Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410

(361) 767-2000

Medicare inspection and quality record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

Medicare rates Avir at River Ridge 3 out of 5 stars overall, which it describes as average. The average across Texas's nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Texas average is 9.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 9 minutes with each resident a day, below the Texas average of 3 hours 23 minutes.

Medicare fined Avir at River Ridge 2 times in the last three years, $22,932 in total.

Overall

3 of 5

average

Combines the three ratings below

Health inspections

2 of 5

below average

Results of state inspections over three years

Staffing

2 of 5

below average

Nurse hours per resident and staff turnover

Quality of resident care

5 of 5

much above average

Outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers and rehospitalization

Texas average: 2.7 stars across 1,177 nursing homes. National average: 3.0 stars.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 9 minutesBelow the Texas average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day27 minutesAbove the Texas average
Nursing staff who left in the past year61%Above the Texas average

Inspections

25 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 23, 2026

February 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 22, 2026
January 29, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Feb 25, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 25, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 25, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 25, 2026
November 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2025
November 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 11, 2025
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 11, 2025
October 30, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Nov 27, 2024
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 27, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Nov 27, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 27, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 27, 2024
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 27, 2024
September 20, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 21, 2024
  • Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 21, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 21, 2024
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 21, 2024
December 29, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 24, 2024
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 24, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 24, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $22,932 in the last three years.

  • November 10, 2025Fine: $14,901
  • September 20, 2024Fine: $8,031

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Medicare-certified beds
120
Average residents per day
66
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 1, 1997
Part of a chain
Avir Health Group, 118 homes (chain average 2.3 stars)
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
675672

Location

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3922 W River DrCorpus Christi, TX 78410

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Questions about Avir at River Ridge

What is Avir at River Ridge's Medicare star rating?+

Medicare rates Avir at River Ridge 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). Health inspections: 2 stars. Staffing: 2 stars. Quality of resident care: 5 stars. Source: CMS Care Compare, data as of September 1, 2026.

How did Avir at River Ridge do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on January 29, 2026 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 9 of them from complaint investigations. The Texas average is 9.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Avir at River Ridge?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 9 minutes with each resident per day, including 27 minutes from registered nurses. 61% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Avir at River Ridge been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Avir at River Ridge 2 times in the last three years, totaling $22,932.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1–5 stars on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. We show these ratings so you can compare quality at a glance.

Senior living in Corpus Christi Skilled Nursing in Texas Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026