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Pinecrest Retirement Community

1302 Tom Temple Dr, Lufkin, TX 75904 · Angelina County

Non-profit · 51 certified beds · 86% occupancy · (936) 634-1054

The U.S. government (CMS) rates Pinecrest Retirement Community 5 out of 5 stars overall — much above average. Its nurse staffing is at or above the Texas median.

CMS quality ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality of resident care★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (Nursing Homes), dataset 4pq5-n9py, retrieved 2026-08-09. Stars are CMS's own five-star ratings.

Nurse staffing

Staffing is the single strongest predictor of nursing home quality — and the number pay-to-play referral sites rarely show you.

TX median 3.27

4.72 nurse hours per resident per day. 44% above the Texas median of 3.27.

Total nurse
4.72 hrs
RN
0.87 hrs
LPN
1.68 hrs
Aide
2.17 hrs

Nursing staff turnover: 51.5% · RN turnover: 11.1%

Safety & compliance flags

No CMS warning flags on record.

Recent inspection findings

The specific problems state inspectors cited — the detail behind the star ratings, and what referral sites never show. Findings CMS records as corrected are marked.

11
total findings
0
immediate jeopardy
0
caused actual harm
3
from complaints
  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · Jun 4, 2025Corrected Jul 4, 2025

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0726 · Feb 18, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 20, 2026

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · Feb 18, 2026ComplaintCorrected Mar 20, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0812 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0802 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0641 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0655 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0689 · May 1, 2024ComplaintCorrected May 3, 2024

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

    Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0813 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

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

    Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

  • Potential for harmTag F0880 · May 1, 2024Corrected May 3, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control Deficiencies

Showing the 10 most recent and serious of 11 findings. See the full inspection history on Medicare.gov.

Ownership

Part of the Methodist Retirement Communities chain (6 facilities), chain average overall rating 4.7★.