Nursing homes › Texas › Avir at Sherman
1000 Sara Swamy Dr, Sherman, TX 75090 · 9038911730 · 132 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avir Health Group, a group operating 119 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 21 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,752,055 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.06 (Texas median: 3.27). RN hours: 0.15. Weekend total: 2.78. Nursing staff turnover: 87%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-02 |
| 2026-02-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-12-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-04-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2023-09-21 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-21 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-03-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-03-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-03-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-03-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-30 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
| 2023-03-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-21 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/31/2017 |
| CASTANEDA, EDMUNDO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/10/2022 |
| CERISE, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2014 |
| 1000 E SARA SWAMY DR OPCO, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
| FREUND, NOCHUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
| HYDARI, RAKHSHI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
| TRAVITSKY, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 676120. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.