Avir at Knox City
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 5 Google reviews
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The facility has a history of perfect ratings and high praise for its management and care standards. However, because most recent reviews lack descriptive text, families should perform an in-person visit to verify current staffing and dining quality.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews analyzed“Families can feel confident in the high level of care provided, as the facility is described as being exceptionally well-run. While most reviews are rating-only, one reviewer specifically highlights the peace of mind that comes from knowing loved ones are well-cared for.”
Quality Themes
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- High standard of facility management
- Reliable resident care
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much care you put into responding to every family review; how does that commitment to communication translate to how you interact with residents and their families daily?
- 2With a smaller, intimate community of 66 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention during their daily care routines?
- 3What specific steps is the facility taking to address recent health inspection findings and improve the overall care environment?
- 4Could you tell me more about how the nursing staff manages medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 6How do you approach staffing and training to ensure that the care team is always prepared to meet the specific needs of each resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Amazing facility, run the way anyone would want to see ran! You can rest easy knowing your loved one's are cared for very well at Brazos Valley!”
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 · 15 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has ongoing issues with families filing complaints about medication management, resident safety, and protection of personal belongings. Key recurring problems include medication labeling errors, nursing staffing shortages, food safety and nutrition deficiencies, and heating/ventilation system issues that persist across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations and complaint-triggered investigations suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Dec 18, 2025Routine12
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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.
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
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Oct 4, 2024Routine7
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sep 5, 2024Complaint1
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.
Jun 26, 2024Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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.
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 15, 2023Routine6
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
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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 26, 2024
$8,018
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
605 S Avenue F Opco LLC
for profit
DOYLE DREW POTTER
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 2 of 21
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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