Avir at Kennedale
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based on 40 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)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (57%)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · $16,149 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is excellent for residents seeking a social, active environment with a very caring and professional nursing team. However, families should closely monitor administrative follow-through regarding medical appointments and ensure that communication channels remain open, as recent lapses in scheduling have been reported.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Families considering Avir at Kennedale can expect a warm, family-like atmosphere with highly praised, attentive nursing and therapy staff. While many reviewers highlight the clean environment and engaging resident activities, there are critical concerns regarding administrative reliability, specifically regarding missed medical appointments and communication lapses.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm and attentive nursing staff
- Engaging resident activities and events
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional physical therapy services
Concerns
- Administrative failures regarding medical appointments and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 44 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how warm and attentive the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of care stays consistent during shift changes?
- 2Since we want to stay closely involved in our loved one's care, what is your specific process for communicating updates regarding doctor appointments or changes in medical status?
- 3What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
- 4We noticed the facility looks very clean and well-maintained; how often are the resident rooms and common areas deep-cleaned?
- 5What kind of engaging activities or special events do you have planned for the residents this month to keep them socially active?
- 6How do you manage the coordination between the nursing team and the physical therapy services to ensure a smooth recovery process?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My aunt has been there multiple times for physical therapy. They are always professional and pay and attention to her needs staff is always friendly and helpful no complaints from us”
“I had to reschedule a doctor's appointment for my mother because facility couldn't remember to get her there by her appointment time. I drove 45 minutes to meet her at doctor's office. This is the second time this has happened.”
“My Mom has lived at Pecan Manor for almost a year now and still loves all the activities such as bingo, balloon toss, nail painting. The staff is so caring and loving!”
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
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose walking got worse
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
This facility has persistent deficiencies across multiple areas, with families filing complaints that resulted in citations for pressure ulcer care, safety hazards, discharge procedures, and infection control. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, nursing staffing, and food service quality. Many issues appear to repeat across surveys, including fire safety deficiencies spanning from 2023 to 2025, suggesting ongoing compliance challenges that may impact resident safety and care quality.
Feb 19, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Dec 15, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Sep 3, 2025Routine16
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sep 3, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jul 16, 2024Routine11
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
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.
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
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Jul 16, 2024Complaint1
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 3, 2025
$16,437
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
413 Mansfield Cardinal Rd Opco LLC
for profit
SUMMIT LTC MANAGEMENT LLC
ZARAH DAY
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 72 of 90 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Summit Ltc Kennedale LLC
Owner · Organization
Johnson, Justin
Owner (parent company)
Slimmer, Christopher
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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