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Larkspur

201 South John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 · Angelina County

For-profit · 120 certified beds · 72% occupancy · (936) 632-3346

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Larkspur 3 out of 5 stars overall — average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median. Inspectors cited it for 2 immediate-jeopardy findings in recent inspection cycles.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★
Staffing★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

3.42 nurse hours per resident per day. 5% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
3.42 hrs
RN
0.55 hrs
LPN
1.19 hrs
Aide
1.69 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 54% · RN turnover: 18.2%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

26
total findings
2
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
8
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Apr 23, 2025Corrected Apr 24, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0677 · Dec 2, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Dec 2, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025

    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.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Dec 2, 2025ComplaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0689 · Apr 23, 2025Corrected Apr 24, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0755 · Apr 23, 2025Corrected Apr 24, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0761 · Apr 23, 2025Corrected Apr 24, 2025

    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.

    Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Apr 23, 2025Corrected Apr 24, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Mar 6, 2024Corrected Apr 5, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0602 · Jan 7, 2025ComplaintCorrected May 10, 2024

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 26 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Antipsychotic drug use

The share of long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication. These drugs are sometimes used to sedate residents with dementia, a practice CMS and resident advocates watch closely. Lower is better.

6.6%
of long-stay residents
Texas median 8.3%
National median 13.4%

This is at or below the Texas median, which is a reassuring sign for how the home manages dementia care.

Source: CMS MDS Quality Measures, long-stay antipsychotic measure, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the Texas study

Federal fines and penalties

Money CMS has fined this home, plus other federal penalties, over roughly the last three years. Fines follow serious or repeated violations.

Total fines
$30,928
Number of fines
2
Payment denials
0

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. See the most-fined homes in Texas

Ownership

This home is for-profit (for profit - corporation). It is part of the Cantex Continuing Care chain, which operates 38 facilities, with a chain-average CMS rating of 3 stars.