Kennedy Health & Rehab
504 N John Redditt Dr · Lufkin, TX · 75904 · 9366323331
145 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (7 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $268,507 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
7 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$268,507 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $268,507 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | Fine | $61,345 |
| September 16, 2025 | Fine | $138,740 |
| September 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $57,417 |
| November 2, 2024 | Fine | $11,005 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 455855 · certified since December 5, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.