The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
South Place Nursing Center
Registered name: Avir at Athens
ATHENS, TX · Medicare-certified · 112 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
South Place Nursing Center in Athens, TX has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with especially weak staffing at 1 star and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.92 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent abuse citation, 2-star health inspections, 3-star quality measures, and $29,644 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9173 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $29,644recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9173.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.24
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.2%18.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%1.5%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%1.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.7%11.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.3%7.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.9%10.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.1%6.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.1%82%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,844 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,400 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $243,325 in total fines.
- $12,844
Federal fine
Nov 26, 2024
- $8,400
Federal fine
Nov 26, 2024
- $213,681
Federal fine
Oct 25, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 31, 2017
Now operated by Avir at Athens, previously South Place Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing.
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of SUMMIT LTC · 5 homes · 1.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.6 residents on an average day (69% of 112 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.