nursing home in Lufkin, TX

Pinecrest Retirement Community

1302 Tom Temple Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904 · (936) 634-1054

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Pinecrest Retirement Community at a glance

Pinecrest Retirement Community is a 51-bed non-profit nursing home in Lufkin, Texas (Angelina County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Texas average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 8, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Texas average is 9.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 51.5% per year (state average 55.3%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
51
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Methodist Retirement Communities
Medicare-certified since
January 19, 2007
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Angelina County
CMS Certification Number
676124

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 51.9 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.72 hrsTexas average3.39 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.72 hrs3.39 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.87 hrs0.43 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.17 hrs2.01 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.33 hrs2.98 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)51.5%55.3%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)11.1%54.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility5Texas average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)599Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)243Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2310280.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Texas average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$44,141$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)021Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds51113107
Average residents per day447686
Occupancy85.7%67.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility6.6%Texas average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)6.6%3.3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.8%3.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)9.9%9.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.6%0.8%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.7%0.3%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)16.9%15.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)18.8%14%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.3%3%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%2.4%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)7.8%18%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)28.7%13.4%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%96.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.5%Texas average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Texas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTexas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.5%1.5%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.5%88%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.6%88.9%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 13 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 8, 2026
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 6, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 6, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 6, 2026
July 8, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 6, 2026
February 18, 2026
Complaint
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 · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 20, 2026
February 18, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 20, 2026
June 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2025
June 4, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 1, 2024
Fire safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 30, 2024
May 1, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 30, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0802
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
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 · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 3, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest—12/01/1992
MRC PINECREST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest—01/19/2007
THE ALDERSGATE TRUST
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%11/30/2004
PIERCE, HANNAH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/28/2025
THE ALDERSGATE TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2004
BAGGETT, ALYCE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/26/2012
BESSER, ALICIA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2024
BROWN, ALAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/13/2020
CONGER, DALE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/21/2020
GILTS, KIP
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2020
KING, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
KOERNER, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE02/21/2020
MALONE-WARDLEY, ROMONICA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2023
MORGAN, RICHARD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
SIMMONS, ED
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2024
WATSON, FRANKIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/12/2021
WILLIAMSON, BILLY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2004
WOODWARD, WALTER
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2024
BROWN, ALAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/13/2020
BUNCH, JAMES
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2013
CURRIE, MATTHEW
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/21/2025
STEPHENS, DONALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/07/2015
FOUST, HEATH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/15/2020
PARTIN, TODD
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/18/2018
PIERCE, HANNAH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/11/2015
THOMAS, AMY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2018

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pinecrest Retirement Community's rating?

Pinecrest Retirement Community has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Texas nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Pinecrest Retirement Community receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Texas average of 9.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Pinecrest Retirement Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Pinecrest Retirement Community?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Methodist Retirement Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Pinecrest Retirement Community and how do I contact it?

Pinecrest Retirement Community is at 1302 Tom Temple Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904. Phone: (936) 634-1054.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.