Kennedy Health & Rehab, Lufkin, Texas

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Citations from health inspectionsTexas average: 28 a home: 11
Residents harmed or put in dangerTexas average: 2.3 a home: $274,283
Fines from the federal governmentTexas average: $44,141 a home: 1 out of 5
Overall rating in starsTexas average: 2.7

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

12 inspection visits produced 54 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in 10 findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $274,283 (five fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 1 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 1 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 1 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: Not sent to CMS
Time from registered nurses: Not sent to CMS
Nursing staff who left during one year: Not sent to CMS
Beds that are certified: 145
Ownership: Individual (for profit)
Chain: Creative Solutions in Healthcare, with 149 homes
Street address: 504 N. John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, Texas 75904
County: Angelina

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

One citation dated July 22, 2026

F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Four citations dated July 1, 2026

F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated Dec. 3, 2025

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

Six citations dated Oct. 22, 2025

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated Sept. 16, 2025

F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Nine citations dated June 25, 2025

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F813 Policy on Food Brought by Visitors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Two citations dated May 1, 2025

F837 Governing Body and Licensed Administrator: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated March 5, 2025

F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F837 Governing Body and Licensed Administrator: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated Dec. 12, 2024

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Nine citations dated Nov. 2, 2024

F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: minimal risk to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated April 24, 2024

F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F572 Notice of Rights, Rules, Services, and Charges: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.

Four citations dated March 1, 2023

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
July 1, 2026	Fine	$27,246
Dec. 3, 2025	Fine	$39,875
Sept. 16, 2025	Fine	$138,740
Sept. 16, 2025	Payment denial for new admissions	35 days
Dec. 12, 2024	Fine	$57,417
Nov. 2, 2024	Fine	$11,005

Ownership and Management of the Home

The home is run by Kennedy Rehabilitation & Healthcare LLC (operational or managerial control).

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 455855. Other homes in Texas.