Avir at Sweetwater
4925 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, TX 75503
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Avir at Sweetwater Compares
Avir at Sweetwater is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Texarkana, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.4%) is below the Texas average of 9.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Texarkana, the local average is 2.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.4% — better than the Texas average of 9.6% (76% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Texas average of 3.3% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — worse than the Texas average of 3.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Avir at Sweetwater
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Avir at Sweetwater with other nursing homes in Texarkana.
How is Avir at Sweetwater addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Avir at Sweetwater keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.4% here versus 9.6% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Avir at Sweetwater keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Avir at Sweetwater's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 79 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Avir at Sweetwater?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Avir at Sweetwater's rating advantage in Texarkana?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Texarkana
Texarkana sits in Bowie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 15,635 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,796
- Median home value
- $123,200
Demographics for Bowie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Texarkana.
Facility Details
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