Nursing home in Rusk, Texas
The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
1884 LOOP 343 WEST, Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-1042
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Texas (1,165 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Texas average2.7 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home3
- Texas average2.8 (1,165 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- Texas average1.9 (1,163 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home3
- Texas average3.7 (1,162 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jan 14, 2026. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home14
- Texas average9.4 (1,171 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 21 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2026 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 20, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
Show the other 11 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 15, 2026 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 19, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 20, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 20, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 20, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 10, 2024 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 10, 2024 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 10, 2024 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 10, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.11 hours
- Texas average3.39 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.38 hours
- Texas average0.43 hours (1,148 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.[26]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Texas average55.3% (1,051 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 110 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 52.7 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities) |
| Legal business name | WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Aug 16, 1989 |
| County | Cherokee |
| CMS certification number | 455840 |
Also in Rusk
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Trails Nursing Home | 140 | Government - Hospital district |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk State Hosp | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
CMS footnotes on this page
- [26]
- This facility did not submit staffing data or submitted staffing data that is considered to be invalid for the purpose of calculating turnover. This measure will receive the minimum points for calculating the overall staffing score and rating.