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Avir at Orem

3730 W. OREM DRIVE

4.4(199 ratings)· HOUSTON average: 4.3

Part of Avir Health Group · 126 communities · 4★ average

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Short-term care
Offers hospice respite stays for families
Bathing setup
Communal shower rooms, not in-room showers
Visitor policy
Sign-in process to monitor who enters building

What Families Think

Reviews of this Houston skilled nursing and long-term care community are sharply divided: many families praise friendly staff, a welcoming front desk, and a clean-smelling building, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care, including soiled linens, slow response times, and understaffing. The facility appears to make a strong first impression on tours, but the day-to-day experience for residents seems inconsistent depending on staffing levels at any given time.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as friendly and caring
  • Facility often praised as clean and welcoming
  • Attentive nurses and helpful CNAs noted repeatedly
  • Social workers described as knowledgeable and supportive
  • Activities like bingo and music offered for residents

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of chronic understaffing affecting care
  • Several reviewers describe slow response to call lights
  • Reports of soiled linens, urine odor, and dirty bathrooms
  • One report of a resident left exposed and undignified

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Avir at Orem is a senior living community in HOUSTON, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 199 reviews.

About Avir at Orem

Avir at Orem is a skilled nursing / long term care community in HOUSTON, Texas.

Families rate Avir at Orem 4.4 out of 5 based on 199 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Avir at Orem

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Avir at Orem

4.4overall · 199 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (199)

Ann Talley

Jun 2026

via Google

I’m not happy at all. Family member waiting over hour to get call light answered. Resident has a bad bed sore because they won’t change her regularly. Staff very unprofessional talking on phone with headphones on charting.Shawn very helpful even when he is not assigned to resident he came to help.

Victoria Slack

Sep 2025

via Google

This facility is always clean when you walk in the door. The staff takes great care of their residents and their leadership is phenomenal. I highly recommend this facility!

Daphne Ford

Aug 2025

via Google

I enjoyed the visit to your facility on Sunday. The staff was very friendly and helpful with checking in and sharing information. Thanks.

Abby Faniel

Jul 2025

via Google

Very inviting very clean very nice people the workers are always helpful I love it there

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 6, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Apr 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 4, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 9, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 28, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 28, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2025

Jan 2, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 27, 2025

Nov 21, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2025

Apr 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 7, 2024

Feb 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 8, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 8, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 4, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Avir at Orem offer?

Avir at Orem offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Avir at Orem cost?

Avir at Orem has not published its pricing. For context, communities in HOUSTON that publish rates start around $4,000 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Avir at Orem located?

Avir at Orem is located at 3730 W. OREM DRIVE in HOUSTON, Texas.

What do families say about Avir at Orem?

Reviews of this Houston skilled nursing and long-term care community are sharply divided: many families praise friendly staff, a welcoming front desk, and a clean-smelling building, while a significant number of others describe serious lapses in basic care, including soiled linens, slow response times, and understaffing. The facility appears to make a strong first impression on tours, but the day-to-day experience for residents seems inconsistent depending on staffing levels at any given time.

How did Avir at Orem do on recent health and safety inspections?

Avir at Orem had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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