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Avir at Childress

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

1200 7th St Nw, Childress, TX 79201120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 29 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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 8.0)

Below average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its skilled nursing capabilities and the warmth of its activity programs. However, families should investigate current staffing levels and patient-to-staff ratios, as there is a significant concern regarding the facility's ability to manage high-acuity patients due to understaffing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

29 reviews analyzed
Families can expect a highly compassionate and skilled nursing team, with several reviewers specifically praising the facility's ability to handle complex medical needs and wound care. While many long-term residents enjoy the social activities and friendly atmosphere, one critical review warns of significant understaffing and high patient acuity levels.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff9.0CleanN/AActivities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Skilled nursing and wound care
  • Compassionate and professional staff
  • Engaging social activities and events
  • Welcoming and home-like atmosphere

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages and high patient acuity

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.72019(24)5.02021(24)5.02022(2)1.02023(2)5.02025(4)5.02026(2)

Distribution

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27
4
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3
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2
0
1
2
12 reviews posted between Oct 30, 2019Oct 31, 2019 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

52%response rate
Generic

The owner relies heavily on a small set of repetitive templates and canned phrases to respond to reviews. While they occasionally personalize the response with a name, the core message remains largely unchanged across different reviewers.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see such a welcoming and home-like atmosphere here; how do you ensure residents feel a sense of community during daily social activities?
  • 2I noticed the team is highly regarded for wound care and skilled nursing; could you walk me through how medical care and monitoring are handled during the night shifts?
  • 3With the high level of care required for some residents, how does the facility ensure that every person receives attentive, personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 4How does the facility manage staffing levels to ensure that the compassionate care mentioned by many families remains consistent even during busy periods?
  • 5In the event of a sudden medical emergency or a change in a resident's condition, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family?
  • 6I appreciate how the management engages with feedback from the community; how does the facility use resident and family input to improve day-to-day operations?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Reynalda Juarez and the highly skilled nurses gave my brother a second chance at life. He was discharged to Childress after refusing a second amputation at another hospital. Thank goodness he was!

Rehab patient's family · 2022★★★★★

My grandmother lives in the nursing home and is undergoing therapy in which they are very thorough and very in tune with her physical and emotional needs I am very grateful that she is at the nursing home.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

The acuity of some of the patients is far too great for the staff that they have. Corporate continues to send patients from other towns that no one else will accept. There is not enough staff to provide adequate care to the patients.

Family member · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 29 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.33hrs
44%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.78hrs
68%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
67%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.6%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.5%
Better than Avg
Here
12.5%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
TX
98.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.2%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Above state avg (9.1)
8 complaint-triggered

This facility shows persistent problems across multiple care areas, with families filing eight complaint-triggered reports over recent surveys. The most recurring issues involve nursing staffing (repeated problems with registered nurse coverage), dietary services (food safety, preparation, and meal timing), and infection control. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in nursing and dietary care suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Jan 28, 2026Complaint
2
0559MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Nov 25, 2025Complaint
1
0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 14, 2025Routine
11
0727ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0679ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0680ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0584MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0921MinorCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Feb 20, 2025Complaint
2
0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Apr 9, 2024Routine
10
0801ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0584ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0727ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0809ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0929ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0607MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0655MinorCorrected

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

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0521Minor

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Nov 14, 2023Complaint
3
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0580MinorCorrected

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.

0635MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Childress County Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

1200 7TH ST NW OPCO LLC

Administrator

SCOTT A FRANKLIN

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 41 of 90

Ownership & Management

Owners

Childress County Hospital District

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

Holcomb, HollyOfficer / Director1200 7th St Nw Opco, LLCManagerFreund, NochumManagerTravitsky, AaronManager1200 7th St Nw Property Owner, LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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