Avir at Sweetwater
4925 Elizabeth St., Sweetwater, TX 79556
Avir at Sweetwater is a nursing home in Sweetwater, Texas. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 10, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since October 26, 202316 (Texas average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SWEETWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on March 10, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0644. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have policies on smoking.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on March 10, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0521 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 17, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 17, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.0 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on October 31, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on October 31, 2023.
Health inspection on October 26, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.
Citation F0813. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on October 26, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (325) 236-6653
- Last standard health inspection
- March 10, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day, on average
- 53
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Stratford Hospital District
- Chain
- Avir Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Texas average (16 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 06/01/2023
- 1600 JOSEPHINE ST OPCO, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
- FREUND, NOCHUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
- TRAVITSKY, AARONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2025
Questions
When was Avir at Sweetwater last inspected?
CMS lists March 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Avir at Sweetwater have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since October 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Avir at Sweetwater been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Avir at Sweetwater?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Avir at Sweetwater a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.