Angelina County, Texas · Nursing home
Kennedy Health & Rehab
1 of 5 overall from CMS
504 N. John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 54 11 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $274,283 5 fines
- Certified beds in use 42.8% of 145 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Kennedy Health & Rehab is a 145-bed nursing home in Lufkin, Texas (Angelina County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $274,283 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 145
- Residents per day (average)
- 62.1
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Individual Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF CandidateCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Kennedy Health & Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 5 fines totaling $274,283 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 26 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jun 25, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Texas average is 9.4. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Texas average 2.7
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Texas average 2.8
- Staffing 1 of 5 Texas average 1.9
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Texas average 3.7
The vertical line marks the Texas average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff Not reported Texas average 3.39
- Nurse aides Not reported Texas average 2.01
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported Texas average 0.95
- Registered nurses Not reported Texas average 0.43
- All staff, weekends Not reported Texas average 2.98
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Texas average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Texas average55.3%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Texas average54.6%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Texas and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.9% | 15.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.9% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% | 2.4% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.3% | 96.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.9% | 14.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.0% | 18.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% | 98.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.8% | 13.4% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 33.1% | 9.6% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.09 | 2.17 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.11 | 2.06 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 34.7% | 88.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 37.0% | 88.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 25.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 54 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 10 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 45 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 22, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 26 | 6 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 24 | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 4 | 3 |
Texas homes averaged 9.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (54)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 23, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 30, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 1, 2026)
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HActual harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 1, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 1, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 17, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 17, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 24, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 54.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Fine | $27,246 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Fine | $39,875 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Fine | $138,740 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Fine | $57,417 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Fine | $11,005 |
Texas homes averaged 1.5 fines and $44,141 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Texas
- Size162 of 1177 by certified beds
- Texas average residents per day75.8
- ChainCreative Solutions in Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.1 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Lufkin6
- Homes in Angelina County8
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Kennedy Health & Rehab?
Kennedy Health & Rehab has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Kennedy Health & Rehab have?
Kennedy Health & Rehab has 145 certified beds. It averages 62.1 residents per day, about 42.8% of its certified beds.
Has Kennedy Health & Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $274,283 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Kennedy Health & Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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- 3 of 5 Parkwood in the Pines 140beds 74.8%in use 3.14nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Angelina County
Who to call in Texas
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Texas.
- Long-term care ombudsman Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman 1-800-252-2412 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Complaint and Incident Intake 1-800-458-9858 (Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Texas staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 455855. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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