Avir at Giddings
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based on 14 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 (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 8.0)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · $165,239 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility shows a concerning downward trend in care quality and administrative reliability. While the rehab services were once highly recommended, recent families report dangerous levels of neglect and poor communication; if you choose this facility, you must closely monitor daily hygiene and ensure staff are responding to your calls.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews analyzed“Families should exercise extreme caution, as recent reviews highlight severe issues with neglect, including unattended falls, unemptied hygiene equipment, and poor communication. While older reviews from 2020-2022 praised the rehab team and staff attentiveness, more recent feedback indicates significant declines in care quality and administrative responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Lack of unpleasant odors
- Historically strong rehabilitation services
- Effective COVID-19 vaccine management (in 2021)
Concerns
- Severe neglect and lack of supervision leading to falls
- Poor communication from administration and inability to reach staff on weekends (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate hygiene and cleanliness of resident rooms (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing shortages and unprofessional attitudes (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses that largely ignore the specific details mentioned in the reviews. Most responses follow a near-identical script regardless of the reviewer's specific praise.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about the rehabilitation services here; could you tell us more about how the therapy programs are structured for residents?
- 2How does the administration ensure that families can easily reach a staff member or supervisor during the weekends?
- 3What specific steps are being taken to ensure that resident rooms and common areas are kept consistently clean and well-maintained?
- 4Could you describe the daily meal schedule and how you ensure the dining experience is both nutritious and enjoyable for everyone?
- 5What is the protocol for monitoring residents to prevent falls, especially during the night or when staff are busy?
- 6What kind of social activities or daily outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The room was filthy, potty chair was never emptied unless we did it, cold dry bologna sandwich for supper, clothes not changed, and then she fell while unattended.”
“With the great rehab team being persistent and patient with helping my mother to return independently back home at 93 is wondering . I would highly recommend Oakland Manor in Giddings Texas”
“Not impressed with admin, didn't gather all my daughters things when she passed, info I needed. Did not send me her personal effects as requested.”
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 · 16 measures
13
measures
3
measures
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with 22 complaint-triggered deficiencies out of 45 total, indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve safety hazards and accident prevention, medication management, and maintaining clean living environments. While the facility has corrected most violations, the persistent nature of safety violations across multiple years and the high volume of family complaints suggest ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Nov 27, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 2, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 26, 2025Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Feb 26, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 20, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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.
Sep 26, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 27, 2025
$15,940
Fine
Sep 26, 2024
$8,021
Fine
Dec 30, 2023
$21,145
Payment Denial
Dec 30, 2023
3-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Winniestowell Hospital District
for profit
1400 N MAIN ST OPCO LLC
CHRISTINE BRYAN
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 83 of 90 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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