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
Nursing home report
LARKSPUR
LUFKIN, TX · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
LARKSPUR (Lufkin, TX) has an overall 3-star rating, with strong health inspection and quality scores but a 1-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $17,068 in fines plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2368 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $17,068recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2368.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 1.64
- Weekend nursing
- 2.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
8.3%5.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%2.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.9%5.1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.9%6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%24.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.7%7.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.6%11.5%Worsening
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
96.2%56.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,068 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $30,928 in total fines.
- $17,068
Federal fine
Jun 25, 2024
- $13,860
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CANTEX CONTINUING CARE · 38 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85.8 residents on an average day (72% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.