Kennedy Health & Rehab

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Angelina · TX · For profit - Individual · CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain · 145 certified beds · CCN 455855 · CHAMBERS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1


Kennedy Health & Rehab operates 145 certified beds in Lufkin, Texas. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1989-12-05. It averages 62.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Kennedy Health & Rehab?

CMS lists 53 health-inspection deficiencies for Kennedy Health & Rehab since 2023-03-01, 49 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-07-01F0812, F0921, F0925Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2026-07-01F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2025-12-03F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-12-03F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.H
2025-12-03F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-10-22F0600, F0607, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.K
2025-10-22F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-10-22F0640, F0655Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD
2025-09-16F0600, F0609, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.J
2025-06-25F0812, F0880, F0921Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-06-25F0584, F0637, F0689, F0813, F0908, F0919Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-05-01F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.F
2025-05-01F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-03-05F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.F
2025-03-05F0677, F0880Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-12-12F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K
2024-12-12F0919, F0921Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2024-12-12F0584, F0842Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-11-02F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.J
2024-11-02F0726, F0925Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2024-11-02F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-11-02F0550, F0677, F0686, F0690Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-11-02F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.C
2024-04-24F0572, F0803, F0812Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-04-24F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D
2024-04-24F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2023-03-01F0583, F0677, F0921Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2023-03-01F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D

Why was Kennedy Health & Rehab fined 4 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-12-03Fine$39,875
2025-09-16Fine$138,740
2024-12-12Fine$57,417
2024-11-02Fine$11,005

Has Kennedy Health & Rehab had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-10-1635

How is Kennedy Health & Rehab staffed?

MeasureThis facilityTX average
Average number of residents per day62.175.8

Who owns Kennedy Health & Rehab, and what chain is it in?

Kennedy Health & Rehab is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual, operates under the legal business name CHAMBERS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 and belongs to the CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESPARKS, EULAsince 12/01/2020
CORPORATE DIRECTORCOOPER, KIMBERLY, NEWTON, ELIZABETHsince 01/29/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLKENNEDY REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE LLCsince 12/01/2020

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