Avir at Sweetwater
4925 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, TX 75503 · (325) 236-6653
For profit - Limited Liability company · 79 certified beds
Avir at Sweetwater has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 10, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.March 10, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Have policies on smoking.March 10, 2026 · F0926 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 10, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.55 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.26 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.17 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.12 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 50.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cornerstone Retirement Community Texarkana · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Villa at Texarkana Texarkana · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Plaza Nursing Center Texarkana · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Citizens Trail Texarkana · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Cowhorn Creek Texarkana · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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