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Avir at Baird

224 E 6th St

3.2(13 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
74
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
74
Respite care
Offers short-term respite stays for caregivers
Specialized medical care
Provides wound care and tracheostomy support
Facility size
Small, intimate community setting

What Families Think

Reviews for Avir at Baird (formerly Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird) are sharply divided, with several families praising compassionate, home-like care and others reporting serious safety and staffing concerns. The facility offers skilled nursing, rehab therapy, and respite care in a small, intimate setting, but multiple reviewers describe understaffing and accessibility problems that raise real concerns.

The Good

  • Compassionate, kind staff noted by multiple reviewers
  • Home-like, intimate atmosphere
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Engaging activities like zoo outings and seasonal events
  • Respite care available for caregivers

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing, one aide citing 25 patients
  • One report of a patient left waiting hours to use the bathroom after surgery
  • One report of medication errors and refusal to follow surgeon's orders
  • One serious complaint alleging inadequate care contributed to a resident's death
  • Bathrooms described as too small for wheelchair access

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About Avir at Baird

Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird is a skilled nursing facility located in Baird, Texas, offering rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and specialized services in an intimate community setting.

The facility provides a full continuum of care including post-hospital rehabilitation, ongoing 24/7 nursing support, temporary respite stays for caregivers, and specialized services such as wound care and tracheostomy support. Clinical services are coordinated under one roof with licensed nurses, in-house therapy teams, visiting physicians, and behavioral health support available to residents.

Therapy services include personalized physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy designed to restore strength and independence after surgery, illness, or injury. The facility maintains a therapy gym and employs trained professionals for wound care and other specialized needs.

Daily life at the facility incorporates seasonal activities and programs including garden planting, ice cream socials, autumn crafts, holiday music, and spiritual programs. Residents have access to salon services, library and parlor spaces, and participate in community celebrations. The small-facility atmosphere is designed to encourage genuine relationships and create a sense of belonging among residents and staff.

The facility's care model emphasizes long-term staff presence, attentive care, and a resident-focused approach intended to ensure that individuals feel known, respected, and supported in a dignified environment.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3.2overall · 13 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (13)

Shelley Fowler

Mar 2026

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IF i could give a NEGATIVE star- I absolutely would! This is by far the worst place. PLease DO NOT put your loved one here!!! They lie, one staff (I can’t even say a medical assist because I doubt some have ZERO training) told me she has 25 patients to care for. They rolled a patient In a room that could not get in bed and they told her they will be back when they can to get her to bed. Several hours later they came back WHERE IS STAFF??? One person can not give proper care and attention if they have 25 people. MY mom sat for hours to go to the bathroom after a major surgery and she finally gave up and got uo on her own. if she falls I will be filing a lawsuit . A staff member told my loved one “it all comes down to money “ WOW WHERE IS CARE AND COMPASSION? They also lied to me about medications and refused to give what the surgeon ordered!! Transfer your loved one out of here!!! I have filed a formal complaint with the state and I will continue to get the word out. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!

RnB Bec

Feb 2025

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The people at facility need to understand what is legal or at least call their legal if they are unaware of laws in Texas, their facility was the catalyst to my mother's death I pray for them and in all fairness they should be closed down, protect a patient they do not

Traci Woody-Carmen

Nov 2024

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It appears to be a very old structure. Nursing staff appear to be mostly concerned with smoking brakes as opposed to concern for anything else patients or potential patients.

Donna Freytag

Jan 2024

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The staff were compassionate, understanding and kind. My mother only stayed a short time, but it was a very positive experience.

Tracy Stone

Jul 2023

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Love this place, only nursing home I have walked in that did not smell like a nursing homw my hats off to the staff. Very nice and friendly as well

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Avir at Baird offer?

Avir at Baird offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Avir at Baird located?

Avir at Baird is located at 224 E 6th St in Baird, Texas.

What do families say about Avir at Baird?

Reviews for Avir at Baird (formerly Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Baird) are sharply divided, with several families praising compassionate, home-like care and others reporting serious safety and staffing concerns. The facility offers skilled nursing, rehab therapy, and respite care in a small, intimate setting, but multiple reviewers describe understaffing and accessibility problems that raise real concerns.

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