SOUTHLAND REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in Lufkin, TX has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has a recent federal penalty, $188,884 in fines over the last 24 months, and inspection citations involving resident notification, pressure ulcer care, and accident hazards.
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $188,884recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2431.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.32
Licensed practical nurses
1.06
Nurse aides
1.86
Weekend nursing
2.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.6%12.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%1.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.9%8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.6%6.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
5.4%16.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.6%1.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.9%13.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
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
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $180,730 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,154 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $188,884 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 29, 2024
$180,730
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2024
$8,154
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
67.1 residents on an average day (45% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 23 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.