Avir at Sherman

1000 Sara Swamy Drive, Sherman, TX 75090 · (903) 891-1730 · CMS certification number 676120

Avir at Sherman is a 132-bed for-profit nursing home in Sherman, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2006. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 44 health citations.

44Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
0At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
1In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$0Federal fines (0)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityTexas averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle269.69.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.183.423.90
Nursing staff turnover90.4%50.8%45.3%
Overall star rating12.83.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainAvir Health Group (118 facilities)
Certified beds132 (about 77 residents a day)
CountyGrayson
Last standard inspectionAugust 5, 2026

Inspection history

44 citations from 10 inspections, 21 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

August 5, 2026 20 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0641 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0695 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0759 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0842 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental

Tag F0925 · severity code E · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0578 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0605 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0627 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0628 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0657 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0685 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0693 · severity code D · corrected Sep 18, 2026

June 2, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Jun 22, 2026

March 26, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Apr 1, 2026

February 19, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Mar 2, 2026

February 4, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0628 · severity code D · corrected Feb 20, 2026

December 10, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Jan 6, 2026

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Jan 6, 2026

June 5, 2025 11 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0584 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint

Tag F0656 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0759 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0742 · severity code D · corrected Jun 13, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Jun 13, 2025

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint

Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jun 13, 2025

April 16, 2025 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control Complaint

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2025

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Apr 17, 2025

May 23, 2024 4 citations · standard inspection Potential harm

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Jun 21, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0677 · severity code E · corrected Jun 21, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Jun 21, 2024

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Jun 21, 2024

April 23, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0677 · severity code E · corrected May 22, 2024

Nursing home negligence lawyers in Sherman

Lawbamba lists 3 nursing home negligence lawyers with an office in Sherman, Texas, the practice area that deals with the nursing home inspection records on this page. These 3 come first in that listing (how the order is set).

Robert E.L. (Ed) Richardson
Richardson Law Firm
Nursing Home Negligence, Adoption, Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Sherman
Robert E. Richardson Jr.
Richardson Law Firm
Nursing Home Negligence, Administrative, Adoption
Sherman
Ronald R. Huff
Nursing Home Negligence, Business & Commercial, Civil Rights
Sherman

Matched by practice area and office location only. These lawyers are not connected to the records on this page and have not reviewed or endorsed it.

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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

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