PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
1302 Tom Temple Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Compares
PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is a 51-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lufkin, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.6%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lufkin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — worse than the Texas average of 9.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.6% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (101% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Texas average of 3.8% (79% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.8% — worse than the Texas average of 25.7% (51% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1177 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Lufkin.
What keeps PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.6% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.8% here versus 3.8% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's rating advantage in Lufkin?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PINECREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lufkin
Lufkin sits in Angelina County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,084 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $49,684
- Median home value
- $110,500
Demographics for Angelina County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lufkin.
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