Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Lufkin, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675962) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $188,884
Phone: (936) 639-1252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, including just 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $188,884.00 for Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, with no payment denials on record. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Southland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, certified for 150 beds and currently serving an average of 67.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 6, 2003, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southland holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and a quality measures rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.24 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) coverage at 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $188,884.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Southland is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection record directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southland has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Southland accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.32 per resident per day; nursing turnover is 51.6%, and the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $188,884.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southland is certified for 150 beds and has an average daily population of 67.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned facility, part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Southland has been certified since May 6, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Southland scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9366391252 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 9366391252 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675962?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.