Best Skilled Nursing in Lubbock, Texas
13 communities found
Lubbock has 12 skilled nursing communities with an average rating of 3.9 across 1,364 reviews read. Medicare star ratings for these 12 communities average 2.1, with one community earning 5 stars, one earning 4 or more, and four sitting at 1 star.
- 13communities
- 4average rating, 13 rated
- 1,631family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Mesquite Post Acute Care
Lubbock, Texas
4.9(133)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center
Lubbock, Texas
4.7(544)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Carillon
Lubbock, Texas
4.6(267)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Windmill Village Rehabilitation and Care Center
Lubbock, Texas
4.3(67)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Lubbock, Texas
4.2(88)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lubbock Health Care Center
Lubbock, Texas
4.2(54)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center
Lubbock, Texas
4.1(27)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Southern Specialty Rehabilitation and Nursing
Lubbock, Texas
4.1(115)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Plaza at Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas
3.8(107)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Crown Point Health Suites
Lubbock, Texas
3.5(101)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avir at Heritage Oaks
Lubbock, Texas
3.3(56)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Avir at Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas
3.1(51)
Memory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Lubbock
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (133 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Mesquite Post Acute Care earns a near-perfect rating built on reviewers naming individual nurses and CNAs for their compassion and attentiveness.
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The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center
4.7 (544 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
The Garrison combines strong physical therapy support and a lively activity calendar with staff like Shelly and Toni singled out for responsiveness.
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4.6 (267 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Windmill Village Rehabilitation and Care Center
4.3 (67 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Windmill Village is praised for cleanliness and friendly staff, though two detailed reviews describe delayed call bell responses and a transfer injury.
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Whisperwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4.2 (88 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 114 units
Whisperwood offers orthopedic, neurological, and wound care with compassionate staff, though one account raised concerns about understaffing in memory care.
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4.2 (54 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Lubbock Health Care Center is called clean and well-managed with a strong therapy program, though one review described slow call-button response and alleged neglect.
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Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center
4.1 (27 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 93 units
Lakeside Rehabilitation's rehab team is praised for supporting recovery after events like hip fractures, though one report raised concerns about hygiene and resident treatment.
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Southern Specialty Rehabilitation and Nursing
4.1 (115 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 144 units
Southern Specialty Rehabilitation and Nursing is described as warm and clean, with administration that communicates well with families during difficult transitions.
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3.8 (107 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units
The Plaza at Lubbock holds a 5-star CMS Quality Measures rating, though reviews are divided between strong rehab outcomes and communication lapses.
- 10
3.5 (101 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
Crown Point Health Suites uses a small-house care model and draws mixed reviews, with praise for the rehab team alongside serious care concerns.
What families say about skilled nursing in Lubbock
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Lubbock communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families across these communities consistently praise caring, attentive staff, a theme found in 100% of the 12 communities, along with cleanliness, medical and nursing care, and building and grounds, each noted in 75%. Concerns center on staff attitude, raised in 58% of communities, and staffing levels and turnover, communication with families, and safety, each cited in 42%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Cleanliness 75%
- Medical and nursing care 75%
- Building and grounds 75%
- Activities and social life 50%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 58%
- Staffing levels and turnover 42%
- Communication with families 42%
- Safety 42%
“My mother has been at Carillion for years. We moved to the I’m Still Here program. They have set schedules and daily activities that keep the residents engaged.”
“Awesome environment, awesome staff. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I got the sense that the staff really enjoyed working there and proud of their work place.”
“The staff is awesome! Kennedy was extremely friendly and made me feel extremely comfortable with my family member in her hands. This takes a special caring person and I want to thank Kennedy from the bottom of my heart for giving my family the peace of mind everyone needed!”
Skilled Nursing in Lubbock: the figures
- •Of the 12 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 12 have more than 60.
- •12 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 5 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (12), 24-hour staff (12), wheelchair accessible (12), emergency call system (12), on-site nurse (rn) (12), housekeeping (11).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Texas
Most families in Texas cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on retirement income, savings and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family already holds a policy, can also help offset the monthly cost, though it's worth reviewing the policy details early since coverage and waiting periods vary. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it's worth looking into eligibility well before a move is needed since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Texas. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Texas.
About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Lubbock, 1,631 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; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Lubbock 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Lubbock: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Lubbock, Texas?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 skilled nursing long term care communities in Lubbock, Texas, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Lubbock are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Mesquite Post Acute Care (4.9★, 133 ratings), The Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center (4.7★, 544 ratings), Carillon (4.6★, 267 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Lubbock?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Lubbock has assisted living (28 communities), home health (14 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), memory care (11 communities), independent living (9 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Lubbock?
Families rate Lubbock skilled nursing long term care communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 1,631 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Lubbock skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Lubbock communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), cleanliness (mentioned for 75%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 75%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (58%), staffing levels and turnover (42%), communication with families (42%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Lubbock?
Of the 12 Lubbock communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 12 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Lubbock nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lubbock carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.2 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 5 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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