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Avir at Sherman

A nursing home in Sherman, Texas 75090

1000 Sara Swamy Drive, Sherman, Texas 75090. (903) 891-1730.

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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.

The last 24 months 44 citations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (E). Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean7
Star ratings
CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Scope and severity (A to L)
CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
Nurse staffing hours
The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
Fines and payment denials
A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

26 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The Texas average is 9.6.

Last standard inspection Aug 5, 2026.

Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those citations happened

44 citations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (E). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

44 citations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

All 44 citations in the last three years

Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries , from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 21 came from complaint inspections.

Source:

CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Aug 5, 2026: standard inspection19 citations
  • 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.

    Rule F0578. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0605. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0627. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0628. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Rule F0641. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0656. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0657. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0677. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0685. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0690. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0693. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0695. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0755. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Rule F0759. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0761. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0842. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

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

    Rule F0925. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

Aug 5, 2026: standard and complaint inspection1 citation
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Rule F0644. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Sep 18, 2026.

Jun 2, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Rule F0644. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 22, 2026.

Mar 26, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 1, 2026.

Feb 19, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Rule F0755. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Mar 2, 2026.

Feb 4, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Rule F0628. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Feb 20, 2026.

Dec 10, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Rule F0580. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.

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

    Rule F0644. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jan 6, 2026.

Jun 5, 2025: standard and complaint inspection11 citations
  • 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.

    Rule F0584. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0656. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

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

    Rule F0692. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

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

    Rule F0698. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0742. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

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

    Rule F0755. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Rule F0759. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0761. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

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

    Rule F0804. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 13, 2025.

Apr 16, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Rule F0677. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 17, 2025.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Apr 17, 2025.

May 23, 2024: standard inspection4 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Rule F0677. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: 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.

    Rule F0761. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 21, 2024.

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

    Rule F0812. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 21, 2024.

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Rule F0880. D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: Jun 21, 2024.

Apr 23, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Rule F0677. E: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. From a complaint. Correction date, as CMS recorded it: May 22, 2024.

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Nov 2, 2006.
  • Not on CMS’s special focus list.
  • No abuse icon from CMS.
  • No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
  • CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
  • 132 certified beds.
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been fined or penalized?

  • No fines in the last three years.
  • No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
  • 21 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
Source:

CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Who does the caring?

3.18 nurse hours per resident per day

The Texas average is 3.42.

CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.

Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis homeTexas average
Nurse hours per resident per day3.183.42
Of which registered nurses0.140.44
At weekends2.852.99
Nursing staff turnover90.4%50.8%
Registered nurse turnover100%49.8%
Administrators who left1Not given

Who owns it?

  • Dallas County Hospital District owns 100% directly since Mar 31, 2017.
  • 1000 E Sara Swamy Dr Opco, LLC runs it.
  • 7 owners or officers are people: Frederick P Cerise (corporate officer); Edmundo Castaneda (corporate officer); Nochum Freund (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Aaron Travitsky (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Andrew C Petty (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Rakhshi Hydari (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Rakhshi Hydari (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
  • Part of Avir Health Group (118 homes in CMS’s data).
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Dallas County Hospital DistrictOwns 5% or more directly100%Mar 31, 2017
An organisation CMS lists without a nameAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Mar 31, 2017
1000 E Sara Swamy Dr Opco, LLCRuns it (operational or managerial control)Aug 1, 2025
An organisation CMS lists without a nameAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Mar 31, 2017
1000 E Sara Swamy Dr Property Owner, LLCAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Aug 1, 2025
Welltower Nnn Group, LLCAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Aug 1, 2025
Welltower Op LLCAdditional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)Aug 1, 2025

How do residents fare?

  • CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Texas average 3.8).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS’s star ratings, from 1 to 5
MeasureRating
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspections2 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among the 12 nearest homes, within 16.4 miles, this one had the 1st most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (26; the middle value was 12).
Source:

CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

The 12 nearest, by straight-line distance
PlaceMiles awayCitations, latest cycle
Avir at Sherman This nursing home26
Texoma Healthcare Center0.822
Focused Care at Sherman3.512
Beacon Hill3.710
Woodlands Place Rehabilitation Suites5.612
Denison Nursing and Rehab5.813
Cedar Hollow Rehabilitation Center6.511
Avir at Memorial6.915
The Homestead of Denison7.27
Southern Pointe Living Center13.31
Mullican Care Center14.813
Calera Manor16.45

What the record doesn’t say

  • Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
  • Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
  • CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
  • Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).

    Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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