Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
501 N Medford Dr · Lufkin, TX · 75901 · 9366391252
150 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $188,884 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$188,884 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $188,884 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 6, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2024 | Fine | $180,730 |
| August 21, 2024 | Fine | $8,154 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 675962 · certified since May 6, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.