Memory careAssisted livingContinuing care
LARKSPUR
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedLUFKIN, TXLic. 675519
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-RElevated VBP readmission rate (23.4%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
FINECMS fine: $17,068Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $13,860Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#13,582)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
Larkspur is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in Lufkin, Texas, near Woodland Heights Medical Center. The community features cheerful courtyards, a fireplace, and a well-stocked library, providing a cozy atmosphere with views of tall pines and local artwork. Residents have access to various amenities, including a restaurant-style dining room, in-house café, and designated activity programs. The facility offers a range of services, including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and specialized care, ensuring comprehensive support for residents' physical and emotional well-being.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Inside AmenitiesLibraryChapel/Meditation Room
Outside AmenitiesGarden
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
2.78 total HPRDRN 0.55 · weekend 89%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
9 inspections31 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 675519
Overall: 3/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-761SS D — Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-677SS E — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-761SS D — Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
- K-345SS C — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-602SS D — Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-600SS J — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Health surveyMar 2024 · CMS9 deficiencies
- F-553SS D — Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- F-602SS D — Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F-638SS D — Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-919SS D — Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Fire safetyMar 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-351SS D — Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyFeb 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyFeb 2023 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-755SS E — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-761SS D — Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F-868SS E — Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-883SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Write a reviewOperated by CANTEX CONTINUING CARE (privately held) since 1995.
- Mar 2023
operator transition — TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT