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Avir at Athens

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

150 Gibson Road, Athens, TX 75751112 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 90 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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Food5.0Staff7.0Clean3.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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234'15(2)'18(3)'21(2)'23(14)'25(10)'26(4)

Distribution · 77 analyzed

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55
4
7
3
1
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3
1
11

How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

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

Post-acute patient's family · 2025★★★★★

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

Rehab patient's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

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.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 90 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.34hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.07hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
59%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Better than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Henderson
28.2%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Better than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Henderson
22.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Henderson
5.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Henderson
19.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.0%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Henderson
13.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Henderson
95.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.2%
Better than Avg
Here
96.2%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Henderson
83.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.5%
Better than Avg
Here
92.5%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Henderson
85.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.4%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Henderson
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
4penalties
Well below state avg (9.1)
6 complaint-triggered
$243,325 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2026Routine
6
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Dec 4, 2024Routine
5
0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0929Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2024Complaint
3
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

0609Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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, 2023Complaint
1
0757Immediate jeopardy · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Oct 25, 2023Routine
9
0644Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

150 GIBSON RD OPCO LLC

Administrator

MARK C TANG

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Summit Ltc

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 4 of 9

Ownership & Management

Owners

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Owner · Organization

100%

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

Sanderson, ClarkOfficer / Director150 Gibson Rd Opco, LLCManagerBatson, JustinManagerEdwards, JonathanManagerFreund, NochumManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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