Avir at Athens
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based on 90 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (65%)
Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · $243,325 in fines · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
This facility offers a very welcoming admissions process and a staff that is widely recognized for their kindness. However, families must be extremely vigilant regarding hygiene standards and medication administration, as multiple reviewers have reported significant issues with odors and medical errors.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
90 reviews on Google“AVIR AT ATHENS (often referred to as South Place) is frequently praised for its compassionate nursing staff and an efficient, welcoming admissions process. However, families should be aware of serious recurring concerns regarding hygiene, specifically unpleasant odors of urine, and critical reports of medical oversight during emergency situations.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and kind nursing staff
- Smooth and helpful admissions/business office
- Effective rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere for visitors
Concerns
- Unpleasant odors of urine and feces in the facility (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate response to medical emergencies/strokes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages or slow response to call bells (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 77 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how welcoming and friendly the atmosphere is for visitors; what are some of the best ways for our family to stay involved in daily life here?
- 2With the nursing staff being noted for their compassion, how do you ensure that this level of kindness is maintained during busy shifts?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication schedules to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 4Can you walk us through the specific protocols the staff follows when responding to a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition?
- 5What steps are being taken to ensure the facility remains fresh and clean, particularly in the resident living areas?
- 6How do you manage call bell response times to ensure residents aren't waiting long when they need assistance?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Elizabeth is amazing at helping families and patients navigate their post acute journey. Jacque and team are exceptional clinically”
“After 6 days of being at this facility she has only seen the rehab therapist 1 time for 5 minutes. On the 6th day my mom got very confused and disoriented and it took me throwing a cut before the ever called the ambulance. Come to find out my mother was having a stroke”
“My daddy Buddy Robert Waggener is here for rehabilitation, he talks about how all the workers are so nice and friendly. He enjoys when they stop by talk even though he hard of hearing.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
14
measures
3
measures
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaint reports leading to deficiencies in resident protection and safety supervision as recently as November 2024. The facility shows recurring problems across three key areas: medication management (appearing in multiple surveys), fire safety construction issues (persisting across three years), and resident assessment procedures. While the facility corrects identified issues, the pattern of repeated medication and fire safety violations, combined with recent complaint-driven findings about resident protection, suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Mar 10, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Feb 18, 2026Routine6
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Dec 4, 2024Routine5
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 26, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 25, 2023Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Oct 25, 2023Routine9
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$8,400
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$8,400
Fine
Nov 26, 2024
$12,844
Fine
Oct 25, 2023
$213,681
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fannin County Hospital Authority
for profit
150 GIBSON RD OPCO LLC
MARK C TANG
Chain Affiliation
Summit Ltc
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 4 of 9
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fannin County Hospital Authority
Owner · Organization
Dagan, Amitai
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Goldberger, Abraham
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Goldberger, Faigy
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
90 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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