Larkspur
Lufkin, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675519) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $30,928
Phone: (936) 632-3346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Larkspur in Lufkin, Texas has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Larkspur reports total nurse staffing of about 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.0 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Larkspur has 2 federal fines on record totaling $30,928.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Larkspur is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, first approved for certification on 1995-07-28. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 86.0 residents. Larkspur is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which includes 37 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.1 stars. CMS records show no ownership change in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Larkspur holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $30,928.00 against Larkspur. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to increased CMS oversight.
Families researching this facility are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Larkspur has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Larkspur is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a 54.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $30,928.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for Larkspur, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Larkspur is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 86.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Larkspur is a for-profit corporation and part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which includes 37 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Larkspur was first approved for certification on 1995-07-28.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Larkspur these are 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 3 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9366323346 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9366323346 to schedule a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Larkspur's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675519?state=TX.
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.