Kennedy Health & Rehab
Lufkin, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455855) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $247,037 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (936) 632-3331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has given Kennedy Health & Rehab an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing turnover percentage for Kennedy Health & Rehab. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Kennedy Health & Rehab has 4 federal fines on record totaling $247,037.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Kennedy Health & Rehab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lufkin, Texas (Angelina County), first certified on December 5, 1989. The facility is certified for 145 beds, with an average of 62.1 residents. It is operated under a for-profit individual ownership structure and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars across the chain.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Kennedy Health & Rehab has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are also low: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 1 star, and Staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data, nor is nursing staff turnover percentage.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $247,037.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating families should review the inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
This facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current status directly at the Care Compare link.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kennedy Health & Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover data for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $247,037.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 145 beds and had an average of 62.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which has 149 facilities averaging a 2.1 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 5, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 1 out of 5 stars in every category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at (936) 632-3331 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (936) 632-3331 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455855?state=TX.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, CMS data indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.