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Avir at Stephenville

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

1670 Lingleville Rd, Stephenville, TX 76401102 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 19 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 (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (65%)
  • High RN turnover (86%)

Below average in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · $204,614 in fines · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility offers deeply compassionate end-of-life care and has shown recent improvements in building maintenance under new management. However, families should be extremely cautious regarding memory care, as there are specific reports of unsafe patient-to-staff ratios for dementia patients.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews analyzed
Families may find comfort in the compassionate care and respectful treatment provided by the nursing and administrative staff, particularly during end-of-life care. However, significant concerns exist regarding safety and staffing ratios in memory care, as well as difficulty reaching the facility by phone.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff8.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory2.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and respectful care
  • Friendly and helpful nursing staff
  • Well-maintained building under new management

Concerns

  • Safety risks due to high dementia patient ratio
  • Difficulty contacting the facility via phone
  • Poor food quality

Rating Trends

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2343.0'16(1)4.55.0'19(1)1.04.0'23(1)1.84.4'25(5)3.0'26(2)

Distribution

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2
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2
2
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

5%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the recent changes in management, what specific improvements have been made to the building and the overall resident experience?
  • 2How do you ensure that residents with high-acuity memory care needs receive enough personalized attention and safety supervision?
  • 3What is the process for communicating important medical updates or daily changes to family members, and what is the best way for us to reach you?
  • 4Could you tell us more about the current dining program and how you are working to enhance the variety and quality of the meals provided?
  • 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and active within the community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

As her daughter I was able to spend the most wonderful time with my mother in her final days. I also witnessed firsthand how everyone from the administrator through the kitchen staff, treated all patients with heart felt care.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

I was just informed by the director, Eric, that he has 65 patients there and 45 of them have dementia so he is not able to insure everyone's safety at all times.

Prospective resident's family · 2025★★☆☆☆

Facility is under new ownership and management and they’re doing a great job. The building looks great and the care team is excellent!

General reviewer · 2025★★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.28hrs
37%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.35hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
71%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
71%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.8%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.5%
Better than Avg
Here
2.5%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.1%
Better than Avg
Here
6.1%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
92.3%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.0%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
2penalties
Well below state avg (9.1)
17 complaint-triggered
$204,614 in fines

This facility has faced significant safety concerns, with 12 deficiencies triggered by family complaints regarding resident abuse, neglect reporting failures, and unsafe conditions. The most recurring problems involve fire safety violations, medication management errors, and infection control lapses that have persisted across multiple surveys from 2023-2025. While the facility reports correcting these issues, the pattern of repeated violations in critical areas like resident protection and safety systems suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Mar 27, 2026Complaint
1
0552MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Jul 24, 2025Routine
8
0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0849ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0211ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0362ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Apr 9, 2025Complaint
2
0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jul 23, 2024Complaint
5
0584ModerateCorrected

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.

0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0600MinorCorrected

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.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jun 14, 2024Routine
20
0694SevereCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0760SevereCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0015ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0914ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0656ModerateCorrected

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.

0695ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0712ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0725ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0223ModerateCorrected

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.

0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0923ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0343MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Apr 4, 2024Complaint
6
0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656MinorCorrected

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

Jun 14, 2024

$204,614

Payment Denial

Jun 14, 2024

15-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stephens Memorial Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

1670 LINGLEVILLE ROAD OPCO LLC

Administrator

GARRY ZUBAL

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 55 of 90

Ownership & Management

Owners

Stephens Memorial Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Dagan, Amitai

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

1670 Lingleville Road Property Owner, LLC5% or Greater Security InterestHccf Management Group Xi LLC5% or Greater Security InterestWelltower INC5% or Greater Security InterestWelltower Nnn Group, LLC5% or Greater Security InterestEasley, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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