Avir at Pittsburg
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 13 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.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (60%)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Above average in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Chain outperformer · $106,220 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
The facility has undergone significant changes in ownership and leadership, with recent reviews showing a dramatic shift toward high-quality care in memory care and rehab. However, families should verify that current communication protocols are reliable, as past issues with phone accessibility were noted.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews analyzed“Families should note that while recent reviews highly praise the memory care and rehabilitation departments, older reviews from previous years highlight significant concerns regarding administration and communication. Recent feedback specifically commends the patience of the memory care staff and the dignity provided by CNAs during rehab.”
Quality Themes
Strengths
- Exceptional memory care staff
- High-quality rehabilitation department
- Dignified care from CNAs
- Newly renovated facility
Concerns
- Difficulty reaching the facility by phone
- Historical issues with administration and leadership (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner relies heavily on a repetitive template that highlights new ownership, leadership, and renovations. While they acknowledge specific issues like address errors, most negative reviews are met with a scripted attempt to rebrand the facility rather than addressing specific complaints.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We are so impressed by the recent renovations here; could you tell us more about how the new facility layout supports the residents' daily activities and social engagement?
- 2Since we've heard wonderful things about the memory care staff and the dignity provided by the CNAs, how do you ensure that level of personalized care is maintained across all shifts?
- 3What is the best way for our family to stay in consistent, real-time contact with the nursing team regarding updates on our loved one's care?
- 4With the high-quality rehabilitation department you have on-site, how do you coordinate therapy sessions with the daily nursing care plan?
- 5How does the facility manage medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 6Can you tell us a bit about how the administration works with families to address any concerns or feedback that might arise regarding resident care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The memory care unit at this facility is amazing! Rebecca and Rachel have such caring and the most patient souls! The rehabilitation department is one of a kind!”
“Because of complications with my hip, I ended up staying until the end of March. Not something I wanted to do, but the staff at Pittsburg Nursing Center made it so much easier. The CNAs always knew what was going on with me and treated me with dignity.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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3
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose walking got worse
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 serious ongoing concerns with families filing multiple reports about safety supervision, medication management, and protection from abuse and neglect spanning several years. The most recent complaints in 2025 involved failures to protect residents from abuse and properly investigate incidents, while earlier complaints addressed care planning and safety hazards. These problems appear to persist across surveys despite reported corrections, suggesting systemic issues with resident protection and pharmaceutical services that families should carefully consider.
Dec 3, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jul 3, 2025Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 20, 2024Routine10
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
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
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
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
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Oct 11, 2023Routine14
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
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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 11, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 24, 2023Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 3, 2025
$15,119
Fine
Aug 24, 2023
$91,319
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Titus County Hospital District
for profit
123 PECAN GROVE OPCO LLC
LORI CORRIGAN
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 20 of 90
Ownership & Management
Owners
Titus County Hospital District
Owner · Organization
Dagan, Amitai
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Freund, Nochum
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
Travitsky, Aaron
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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