Avir at Sweetwater
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 17 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families prioritizing high-quality nutrition and compassionate staff advocacy. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, you should continue to monitor staffing levels during your visit to ensure the high standard of care mentioned by reviewers is consistent.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
17 reviews analyzed“Families can expect a highly positive environment characterized by a dedicated staff and exceptional dining services. Reviewers specifically praise the dietary director for outstanding food and highlight individual staff members for their tireless advocacy and care coordination.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional dietary services and food quality
- Dedicated and hardworking nursing and care staff
- Friendly and caring environment for residents
- Strong patient advocacy and care coordination
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses that follow a fixed structure. While they occasionally include the reviewer's name, the core message remains virtually identical across all interactions.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the food quality here; could you tell us more about the daily meal service and how much input residents have in the menu?
- 2It's great to see how much the management engages with the community through reviews; how does the leadership team stay involved in the day-to-day care of the residents?
- 3With the facility being a cozy size of 100 residents, how do you ensure that every person receives personalized attention from the nursing team during busy shifts?
- 4What specific steps are in place to ensure consistent care and monitoring during the overnight hours or in the event of a medical emergency?
- 5What kind of social activities or outings are available to help residents stay active and connected with one another?
- 6How does the care coordination team work with families to advocate for a resident's specific health needs and updates?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I want to highlight Sandi and her incredible dedication to patients and families. I’ve personally seen her work tirelessly and go above and beyond to find placement, coordinate care, and advocate for people in difficult situations.”
“The diatary director is amazing the food is outstanding she goes above and beyond her call it's a wonderful place to be”
“Upon touring this facility, I observed how friendly and caring the staff is to their residents. They truly care about their residents and the working environment is outstanding!”
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 · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
AVIR at Sweetwater has recurring issues across all three surveys, primarily with food safety and handling, resident rights, and building safety systems. Food service deficiencies appear in every inspection, showing persistent problems with food procurement, storage, and temperature control. All deficiencies have correction dates provided, though the pattern of repeated violations in key areas like nutrition suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Mar 10, 2026Routine7
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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
Have policies on smoking.
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.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Dec 17, 2024Routine18
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Oct 26, 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.
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
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sep 13, 2022Routine5
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 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.
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
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Stratford Hospital District
for profit
1600 JOSEPHINE ST OPCO LLC
SAMUEL T TUMLINSON
Chain Affiliation
Avir Health Group
117 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 4 of 21
Ownership & Management
Owners
Stratford Hospital District
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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