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Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

501 N Medford Dr

4.7(159 ratings)· Lufkin average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
150
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
150
Care Direction
24-hour nursing care overseen by in-house physicians
Rehab Options
Both short-term and long-term rehabilitation programs offered

What Families Think

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 with warmth and dignity, and note responsive call-light service and a collaborative team approach between nursing and rehab staff.

The Good

  • Attentive, responsive nursing staff around the clock
  • Therapy team praised for motivating, personalized rehab support
  • Facility described as clean with no odor
  • Staff treat residents with warmth and dignity
  • Call lights answered promptly across all halls

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Lufkin, Texas offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 159 reviews.

About Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Lufkin, Texas, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care under the direction of in-house physicians, combining clinical expertise with hands-on therapeutic approaches tailored to each resident's needs.

The center offers both short and long-term rehabilitation programs designed to help residents regain strength and mobility. Staff work with residents, families, and healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care and treatment plans focused on therapeutic outcomes and comfort.

A wide variety of activities are available for residents, with a monthly activity calendar featuring options throughout the day designed to keep residents engaged and active. The facility emphasizes creating a welcoming environment where residents can work toward living life to their fullest potential.

Types of Care at Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

4.7overall · 159 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (159)

Lesa Kendrick

Jul 2026

via Google

Easy check-in, only took 3 mins if that long!! Very secure I felt like.

Stephen Maynard

Jul 2026

via Google

Staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean as far as I could see.

Meara Gbrook

Jul 2026

via Google

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!

Sharon Dominey

Jun 2026

via Google

We have the very best care from nurses to aids to housekeeping. And Rehab. Awesome awesome staff. Highly recommended

S W

Jun 2026

via Google

Beware of Brittany the RN. Please watch your family members around her.

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 13, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2026

Feb 26, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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 Mar 2, 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 2, 2026

Jan 7, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 6, 2026

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2026

Nov 11, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2024

Nov 6, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 7, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 7, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2024

Oct 29, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2024

Aug 21, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 20, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 29, 2024

Oct 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 25, 2023

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 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 Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located?

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located at 501 N Medford Dr in Lufkin, Texas.

What do families say about Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

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 with warmth and dignity, and note responsive call-light service and a collaborative team approach between nursing and rehab staff.

How did Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Southland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 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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