SOUTHLAND REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (LUFKIN, TX) has a 2-star overall rating. The main concerns are a 1-star staffing rating with 3.28 nurse hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, plus $188,884 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; health inspections are 3 stars and quality measures are 4 stars.
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $188,884recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2843.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
0.98
Nurse aides
1.99
Weekend nursing
2.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.3%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
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 October 2023 — 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 reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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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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 - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
68.5 residents on an average day (46% 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.