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Pinecrest Retirement Community

1302 Tom Temple Dr

4.8(74 ratings)· Lufkin average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
51
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
51
Affiliation
Faith-based, nonprofit continuing care community
Service Range
Full continuum from independent living to home health
Housing Options
Apartments or standalone patio homes available
Community Distinction
Only faith-based nonprofit senior community in area
History
Operating in Lufkin since 1992

What Families Think

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, attentive nursing, and a caring, community-oriented atmosphere across both apartment and patio-home living options.

The Good

  • Highly rated rehab therapy and nursing care
  • Staff described as attentive, kind, and dignified
  • Clean, well-maintained buildings and grounds
  • Strong sense of community and fellowship
  • Choice of apartments or patio homes

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Pinecrest Retirement Community is a senior living community in Lufkin, Texas offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 74 reviews.

About Pinecrest Retirement Community

Pinecrest Retirement Community is a faith-based, nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Lufkin, Texas, founded in 1992. It is the only faith-based, nonprofit senior living retirement community in the area and serves older adults throughout the Piney Woods region, including Angelina County and East Texas.

The community offers a full continuum of aging services on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation in skilled nursing, and home health services. Residents can choose between apartment living and spacious patio homes tailored to individual preferences.

The Terrace Assisted Living provides support with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily activities. Memory support services are staffed by a team equipped with specialized training to work with individuals living with memory loss. Long-term care provides attentive, professional, and compassionate care for those with long-term diagnoses, while short-term rehabilitation helps residents recover and regain independence following surgery, illness, or injury.

For Lufkin residents not yet ready to relocate, Pinecrest offers home health services, bringing quality care to individuals in their own homes. With more than three decades of service to the area, the community brings established expertise to its operations and care delivery.

Types of Care at Pinecrest Retirement Community

Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Pinecrest Retirement Community

4.8overall · 74 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (74)

Rene Pitts-McKnight

Mar 2026

via Google

Had a nice time. Very quiet and peaceful.

Leslie Owens

Mar 2026

via Google

Beauty facility! Kind, caring people, both staff and residents!

Belinda Watson

Dec 2025

via Google

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.

Scott Landers

Nov 2025

via Google

Pinecrest is a wonderful place for my mother in law, Connie, to live. The facilities are extremely nice and the staff are friendly , warm, and helpful. I am grateful for everything they do to ensure that Connie’s quality of life continues to remain high.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 18, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 20, 2026

Jun 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 4, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 17, 2025

May 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2024

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 3, 2024

Feb 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 20, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Pinecrest Retirement Community offer?

Pinecrest Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Is Pinecrest Retirement Community pet friendly?

Yes. Pinecrest Retirement Community lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Where is Pinecrest Retirement Community located?

Pinecrest Retirement Community is located at 1302 Tom Temple Dr in Lufkin, Texas.

What do families say about Pinecrest Retirement Community?

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, attentive nursing, and a caring, community-oriented atmosphere across both apartment and patio-home living options.

How did Pinecrest Retirement Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Pinecrest Retirement Community had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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