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LARKSPUR

LUFKIN, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

LARKSPUR (LUFKIN, TX) has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing rating is low at 1 star, with reported nurse staffing of 3.42 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, while health inspection and quality measures are both 4 stars and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.4223 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4223.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
1.19
Nurse aides
1.69
Weekend nursing
2.89

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%

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

10%4.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.3%7.8%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.7%4.8%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%1.6%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

1.9%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

1.9%7.8%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.9%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.2%25.9%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%2%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

3.5%9%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

5.5%4.9%Improving

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

96.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93%44.9%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 600 — 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 February 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 make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited February 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $17,068 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $30,928 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jun 25, 2024

    $17,068
  • Federal fine

    Feb 12, 2024

    $13,860

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2023

Now operated by Tyler County Hospital District, previously Oakbend Medical Center.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CANTEX CONTINUING CARE · 38 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
86 residents on an average day (72% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 31 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.