Best Senior Living in Lufkin, Texas
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior care options in Lufkin: 8 communities and 10 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 623 public reviews.
- 18options listed
- 4.3average rating, 13 rated
- 623family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Pinecrest Retirement Community
Lufkin, Texas
4.8(74)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Lufkin, Texas
4.7(159)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Countryside Senior Living of Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas
4.7(29)
Assisted Living
Pinnacle Senior Living
Lufkin, Texas
4.7(25)
Assisted Living
Larkspur
Lufkin, Texas
4.1(134)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Castle Pines Health and Rehabilitation
Lufkin, Texas
3.7(50)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Kennedy Health and Rehabilitation
Lufkin, Texas
3.5(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Parkwood in the Pines (PM)
Lufkin, Texas
3.4(42)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Lufkin
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Pinecrest Retirement Community
4.8 (74 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 51 units
Families describe Pinecrest as a clean, well-maintained faith-based campus with warm, attentive staff, particularly praising the rehabilitation and long-term care teams. Reviewers highlight strong therapy outcomes,…
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Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.7 (159 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 150 units
Reviewers consistently praise the nursing and therapy staff at Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center for attentive, compassionate care and a clean, welcoming environment. Families describe residents being treated…
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Countryside Senior Living of Lufkin
4.7 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living· 48 units
Reviewers describe a warm, family-like atmosphere where residents adjusted quickly and staff are consistently praised by name for their care and kindness. Families mention good food, engaging activities, and cleanliness…
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4.7 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living· 95 units
Families describe Pinnacle Senior Living as a warm, family-like community where staff and even other residents look out for one another, and several residents have stayed for three to four years. One reviewer, however,…
- 5
4.1 (134 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Larkspur is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Lufkin, TX, part of the Cantex network. Most reviewers praise the therapy team and caring staff, though one detailed report raised serious concerns about…
- 6
Castle Pines Health and Rehabilitation
3.7 (50 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Reviews of Castle Pines are mixed: several families praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and wound care, while others describe serious lapses in care during short respite stays, including neglect and poor…
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Kennedy Health and Rehabilitation
3.5 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 145 units
Reviews of Kennedy Health and Rehabilitation are sharply divided: several families praise attentive nurses, a caring administrator, and noticeable improvements after recent leadership changes, while other reviewers…
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3.4 (42 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
Parkwood in the Pines is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Lufkin, Texas that also offers memory care, respite, and hospice services. Most reviewers praise the nursing and therapy teams and describe the…
What families say about senior living in Lufkin
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Lufkin communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Cleanliness 67%
- Medical and nursing care 67%
- Building and grounds 56%
- Food and dining 33%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 44%
- Staffing levels and turnover 22%
- Communication with families 22%
- Medical and nursing care 22%
“Came for a visit today and was so impressed by how involved the residents were with the activities today. It felt like a warm and friendly place to be!”
“Countryside Senior Living Center in Lufkin is awesome. Have taken care of my dad for the last 2 yrs and have provided the best care possible. It is obvious from day one that they really care about their residents.”
“Staff is always friendly and helpful. The place is clean. The atmosphere is upbeat. The food is good and the fellowship is amazing. I would love living here if it were my time to do so.”
Senior Living in Lufkin: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
- •6 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (8), wheelchair accessible (8), 24-hour staff (8), medication management (8), emergency call system (8), gathering / activity spaces (8).
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Lufkin, 623 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Lufkin ask about.
- Home Care in Texas: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Lufkin: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Lufkin, Texas?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior living communities in Lufkin, Texas, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Lufkin are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas (5★, 10 ratings), Visiting Angels Lufkin (4.9★, 37 ratings), Pinecrest Retirement Community (4.8★, 74 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Lufkin?
Beyond senior living, Lufkin has home health (9 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), assisted living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Lufkin?
Families rate Lufkin senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 623 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Lufkin senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Lufkin communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), cleanliness (mentioned for 67%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (44%), staffing levels and turnover (22%), communication with families (22%).
Are there small senior living homes in Lufkin?
Of the 8 Lufkin communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Lufkin nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lufkin carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Lufkin bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
