Avir at Snyder
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 16 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While this facility has a history of excellent rehabilitation and a caring atmosphere, recent reviews from 2025 are deeply concerning, citing theft and unrecorded injuries. If you choose this facility, you should implement frequent, unannounced visits and closely monitor your loved one's physical condition and personal belongings.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
16 reviews analyzed“Families may find comfort in the facility's long-standing reputation for compassionate, person-centered care and effective in-house therapy. However, recent reviews raise serious alarms regarding staff professionalism, unrecorded injuries, and theft, suggesting a potential decline in oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and caring nursing staff
- Effective in-house rehabilitation and therapy
- Engaging activity programs for residents
- Strong administrative leadership in previous years
Concerns
- Serious allegations of patient neglect and theft
- Unprofessional communication and front desk behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses a highly repetitive, templated script for almost all positive reviews, merely inserting the reviewer's name. For negative reviews, they switch to a different template focused on directing users to a compliance line or expressing general regret.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2Could you tell us more about the daily activity programs and how you keep residents engaged with the community?
- 3What specific steps is the facility taking to improve the cleanliness of the resident rooms and common areas?
- 4How does the administration handle communication with families, especially if there is a change in a resident's care plan?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6We noticed the facility has a strong focus on in-house rehabilitation; how do you work with therapists to help residents regain their independence?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The in house therapy department got him back on track after an anoxic brain injury in 2018. He is now up with walking with his walker. They have an awesome activity department and she keeps them busy doing something everyday!”
“Ms. Cooper, Candra, Lisa, Allison, Angie, Maria and the entire staff provided loving, caring and professional care for my Dad when we needed it the most.”
“My grandmother's purse went missing with no explanation and the is Black bruise on her back the size of a platter with no documentation as to what happened....”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose bladder or bowel control 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
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering investigations into serious issues including protection of residents' belongings, abuse prevention policies, and accident hazards. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, food safety, and resident protection from harm. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of complaints and repeated issues in critical care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Feb 25, 2026Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jan 30, 2026Routine11
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.
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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Oct 15, 2024Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 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.
May 30, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Apr 11, 2024Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Nov 4, 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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 4, 2023
$15,631
Payment Denial
Nov 4, 2023
17-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Uvalde County Hospital Authority
for profit
210 37TH ST OPCO LLC
PRISCILLA BARRERA
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 26 of 90
Ownership & Management
Owners
Uvalde County Hospital Authority
Owner · Organization
Boswell, Darren
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Eden, James
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Whitworth, Gary
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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References & Resources
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