The Arbors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Rusk, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455840) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (903) 683-1042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Arbors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Rusk, Texas has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Arbors reports 3.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.38 of those being RN hours, and CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
The Arbors has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
The Arbors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, certified for 110 beds with an average of 52.7 residents. It is dually certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since August 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star. The low staffing rating reflects reported nurse staffing levels of 3.10675 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.37855 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
The Arbors is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Arbors has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Arbors is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.10675 total nurse hours per resident per day and 0.37855 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 1-star staffing rating; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Arbors is certified for 110 beds and has an average of 52.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which includes 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 16, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 9036831042 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 9036831042 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455840?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.