The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Rusk, TX

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number455840

Contact & location

1884 Loop 343 West
Rusk, TX 75785
Cherokee County
Phone
(903) 683-1042
ZIP code
75785 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
110
Residents per day
52.7 (48% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
West Wharton County Hospital District
Chain
Creative Solutions in Healthcare (149 facilities, avg 2.1★)
Medicare certified since
August 16, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 1.9
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.11 (state 3.39 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.38 (state 0.43 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.04 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.69 (state 2.00 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.41 (state 2.98 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 9.3 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-07-01 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-24
2026-07-01 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-24
2026-04-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-20
2026-01-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2026-01-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-15
2025-11-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-19
2025-02-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-20
2025-02-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-20
2025-02-19 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-20
2024-10-09 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-10-09 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-10-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2024-10-09 Have policies on smoking.
F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-10
2023-09-13 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-09-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-09-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-06
2023-09-13 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-06

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Mak, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Blake, Malisa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rusk I Enterprises LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Huggins, Linda (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Texas.

How many beds does The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.

Has The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Creative Solutions in Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Arbors Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

(903) 683-1042. The facility is located at 1884 Loop 343 West, Rusk, TX 75785.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.