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Avir at Weatherford

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

521 W. 7th Street, Weatherford, TX 76086122 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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7/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (63%)
  • High RN turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in AVIR HEALTH GROUP chain · $34,394 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is a strong choice for families seeking a compassionate, clean, and professional care environment, particularly for rehab or long-term stays. However, if your loved one is in the memory care unit, you should specifically ask about weekend staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews analyzed
Families can expect a compassionate and professional care environment, with many reviewers highlighting the staff's genuine care for residents and their ability to address concerns immediately. While the facility is praised for its cleanliness and vibrant atmosphere, some visitors have noted issues with long wait times for assistance and potential staffing shortages in the memory care unit.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory4.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Responsive to family concerns
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy team

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages in the Alzheimer's/Memory Care unit
  • Delays in response to calls for resident assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff via telephone

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.32022(18)4.52023(17)5.02024(14)3.92025(7)

Distribution

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35
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10
3
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2
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've read that families often find the nursing staff here to be very compassionate; how do you ensure that level of personal care is maintained during busy shifts?
  • 2With the focus on rehabilitation mentioned in some of your positive feedback, what does a typical therapy session look like for a resident?
  • 3How do you manage call responses and ensure that residents receive timely assistance, especially during the night or during shift changes?
  • 4What specific programming or specialized support do you have in place to ensure the memory care unit is well-supported and engaging for residents?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for contacting doctors and notifying the family?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay active and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

We moved my mom to Weatherford Healthcare Center after an incident at another facility. This one has been phenomenal in her care and listening to family and their concerns. Any problem has been corrected immediately.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My Sister was a resident for over 5 years. She was cared for very professionally and loved the staff and considered them her friends and even family.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

The staff here is amazing and truly care about their residents! I can't thank them enough for all they have done for my grandmother!!

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 50 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.31hrs
42%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.27hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
61%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Parker
13.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
3.8%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Parker
2.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Parker
9.2%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Parker
98.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.5%
Better than Avg
Here
12.5%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Parker
16.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.2%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Parker
20.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Parker
85.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.6%
Better than Avg
Here
98.6%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Parker
91.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Parker
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (9.1)
8 complaint-triggered
$34,394 in fines

This facility has serious concerns with families filing complaint reports that led to deficiencies for resident abuse and neglect protection, though these appear corrected. The most recurring issues involve medication management (appearing across multiple surveys), food service and nutrition, and heating/ventilation systems that repeatedly failed proper installation requirements. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems with essential services like medication safety and nutrition, combined with the complaint-triggered abuse protection failures, suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
6
0222ModerateCorrected

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.

0342ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0511ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0690MinorCorrected

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.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Feb 12, 2026Complaint
4
0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0582MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0604MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

Jan 12, 2026Complaint
2
0600Severe

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.

0607Severe

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Nov 14, 2024Routine
20
0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0341ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0352ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0341ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0352ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0758ModerateCorrected

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.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0758ModerateCorrected

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.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0578MinorCorrected

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.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

0578MinorCorrected

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.

0761MinorCorrected

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.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Sep 29, 2023Routine
8
0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0921ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0921ModerateCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

Jul 6, 2023Complaint
2
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.

0808ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 12, 2026

$12,740

Fine

Jan 12, 2026

$21,654

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

521 W 7TH ST OPCO LLC

Administrator

PAT JOHNSON

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Avir Health Group

Chain Size

117 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 81 of 90 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Owner · Organization

100%

Dagan, Amitai

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

Key personnel

Sanderson, ClarkOfficer / Director521 W 7th St Opco, LLCManagerFreund, NochumManagerTravitsky, AaronManagerVillegas, RachelManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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