The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1884 Loop 343 West, Rusk, TX 75785 · (903) 683-1042
For profit - Corporation · 110 certified beds
The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 10 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 14, 2026 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.January 14, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 14, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 14, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJanuary 14, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 14, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 14, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 14, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.January 14, 2026 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 1, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.July 1, 2026 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 18, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 19, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 19, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.11 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 52.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Cherokee Trails Nursing Home Rusk · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avir at Jacksonville Jacksonville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Legacy at Jacksonville Jacksonville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wells LTC Nursing & Rehabilitation Wells · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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