Avir at Jefferson
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based on 141 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 (14 vs median 8.0)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · $16,498 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing cleanliness, high-quality therapy, and a warm, social environment. While the staff is widely praised for their compassion, you should perform your own due diligence regarding resident property security and verify the current protocols for medical oversight.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
141 reviews analyzed“Families considering AVIR AT JEFFERSON (often referred to as Magnolia Place in reviews) can expect a highly praised, clean, and friendly environment with a strong emphasis on compassionate care. Reviewers frequently highlight the exceptional therapy department and the warm, family-like atmosphere, though one reviewer raised a serious allegation regarding neglect and another noted a theft incident.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Exceptional physical therapy and rehab services
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and welcoming administrative staff
- High level of security and resident safety
Concerns
- Allegation of resident neglect
- Theft/financial security of resident belongings
- Facility interior feels institutional/sterile
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently use the reviewer's name and acknowledge specific details about their loved ones. They demonstrate empathy in sensitive situations and actively use positive feedback to highlight staff dedication.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that level of attentive care is maintained during shift changes?
- 2Since we've seen how much you value resident safety, what specific protocols do you have in place to secure personal belongings and prevent any loss of property?
- 3We noticed your administrative team is very responsive to feedback; how does the facility involve families in the process of addressing any new concerns or care needs?
- 4With the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the facility taking right now to improve care standards and address the identified deficiencies?
- 5What does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social activities and getting out of their rooms to engage with others?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This has got to be one of the cleanest facilities that I have ever been in! Not to mention the friendliness of the staff!”
“The staff/resident ratio is much more balanced here and it makes all the difference.”
“The dietary department is like nothing I've seen before at a nursing home. The food is delicious!”
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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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
AVIR at Jefferson shows concerning patterns with families filing multiple complaint reports about safety hazards and medication management issues. The facility has persistent problems across all recent surveys (2023-2025) in preventing accidents and maintaining safe environments, with repeated deficiencies in medication oversight and care planning. While all violations show correction dates, the recurring nature of safety and medication problems across multiple years suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent care standards.
Feb 22, 2026Complaint2
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.
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.
Dec 3, 2025Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Sep 19, 2024Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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 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
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 pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
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
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Sep 19, 2024Complaint1
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 31, 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.
Apr 23, 2024Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 23, 2024
$8,691
Fine
Sep 20, 2023
$7,807
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fannin County Hospital Authority
for profit
1307 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR OPCO LLC
JIM KALE
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 68 of 90 (Worst)
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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