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Avir at Dripping Springs

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1505 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 7862060 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a compassionate, high-quality care team that treats residents with genuine respect. However, you should verify their current processes for billing and administrative communication, as there have been recent reports of delays in resolving financial matters.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

28 reviews on Google
Families can expect a highly compassionate and attentive caregiving team that treats residents with dignity and respect. While the facility is praised for its skilled nursing and engaging activities, some recent concerns have been raised regarding administrative delays in processing refunds and the need for better communication with family members.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivities5.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Engaging resident activities
  • High-quality rehabilitation services
  • Pleasant dining experiences and special events

Concerns

  • Administrative delays regarding billing and refunds
  • Need for improved staff training in family communication

Rating Trends

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2345.02019(5)4.72021(3)5.02022(8)5.02023(2)5.02024(2)4.62025(9)2.52026(2)

Distribution · 31 analyzed

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4
2
3
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2
0
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How They Respond to Reviews

29%response rate
Good

The owner provides personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge specific details like staff members or facility quality. When faced with negative feedback, they maintain a professional tone and provide a direct way to resolve the issue.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the dining experiences and special events here; could you tell us more about what a typical weekly activity calendar looks like for the residents?
  • 2Since we want to ensure we stay closely connected, what is your preferred process for providing regular updates to family members regarding a resident's well-being?
  • 3In the event of a medical emergency during the night or over the weekend, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and managing care?
  • 4We noticed your team is very responsive to feedback; how does the administration typically handle billing inquiries or any administrative adjustments to ensure everything stays transparent for families?
  • 5With the high-quality rehabilitation services mentioned by others, how do you coordinate physical therapy sessions to ensure they don't interfere with a resident's daily social activities?
  • 6How does the facility approach ongoing training for the nursing team to ensure that both clinical care and family communication remain top priorities?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mother receives amazing care. I have read the 2 bad reviews. There is a shortage of staff everywhere. Every time I go visit, which is daily, I am always 100% met with enthusiasm and care from every individual I encounter.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

When we decided to place our family member at Hill Country Rehab, we were very impressed with the entire staff. From top to bottom they were patient, kind, caring and comforting.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

We were initially relieved by the expert staff and genuine care. As days turned to weeks we came to realize that this home has well-trained and genuinely caring people

Memory care family member · 2019★★★★★
Source: 28 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
65%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.03hrs
74%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.7%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Hays
22.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Hays
19.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Hays
2.6%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.0%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Hays
15.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.7%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Hays
5.4%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.1%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Hays
91.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.3%
Better than Avg
Here
93.3%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Hays
88.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.6%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Hays
88.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Hays
0.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (9.1)
1 complaint-triggered

This facility has ongoing issues with care planning and assessments, medication management, and infection control appearing repeatedly across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring patterns in core care areas suggest systemic challenges. One complaint was filed by families regarding failure to properly report suspected abuse or neglect, which was subsequently corrected.

Dec 31, 2025Routine
2
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0039Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Sep 26, 2024Routine
6
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

May 16, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Jul 28, 2023Routine
8
0020Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Uvalde County Hospital Authority

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

1505 W HWY 290 OPCO LLC

Administrator

ISAAC THOMISON

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 34 of 90

Ownership & Management

Owners

Uvalde 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

Key personnel

1505 W Hwy 290 Property Owner, LLC5% or Greater Security InterestHccf Management Group Xi LLC5% or Greater Security InterestWelltower INC5% or Greater Security InterestWelltower Nnn Group, LLC5% or Greater Security InterestApolinar, AdamOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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