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Avir at Kennedale

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

413 Mansfield Cardinal Road, Kennedale, TX 7606058 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 40 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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 details
Food5.0Staff9.0Clean8.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02016(1)3.72018(3)3.32019(3)5.02022(11)4.72023(6)4.52024(12)4.02025(8)

Distribution · 44 analyzed

5
35
4
3
3
1
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

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.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

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!

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 40 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.47hrs
63%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.97hrs
72%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
62%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Tarrant
2.7%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.1%
Better than Avg
Here
12.1%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Tarrant
15.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Tarrant
97.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
TX
98.0%
Tarrant
98.0%
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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
5.3%
TX
3.2%
Tarrant
2.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.4%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Tarrant
12.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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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%
Tarrant
89.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Tarrant
91.1%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Tarrant
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (9.1)
8 complaint-triggered
$16,149 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
1
0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

Dec 15, 2025Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Sep 3, 2025Routine
16
0656Immediate jeopardy · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0521Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Sep 3, 2025Complaint
2
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Jul 16, 2024Routine
11
0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0916Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0521Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Jul 16, 2024Complaint
1
0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 3, 2025

$16,437

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

413 Mansfield Cardinal Rd Opco LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

SUMMIT LTC MANAGEMENT LLC

Administrator

ZARAH DAY

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 72 of 90 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Summit Ltc Kennedale LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Johnson, Justin

Owner (parent company)

49%

Slimmer, Christopher

Owner (parent company)

51%

Key personnel

Summit Ltc Management LLCManagerHicks, JasonManagerJohnson, JustinManagerSlimmer, ChristopherManagerPecan Manor Realty LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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