Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lindale, TX

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Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lindale, TX

Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Lindale, TX.

Information last verified: May 20, 2026

508 Pierce Street, Lindale, TX 75771

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 70 reviews

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Overall Review of Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Nursing support is responsive

Residents and families describe attentive nursing communication and quick follow-through.

A recurring theme is that nursing staff stay engaged with residents and keep families informed about changes and concerns. Multiple reviewers also point to named nursing leadership as someone they could reach when issues came up. The community also offers medication management and assistance with daily living, which lines up with the kinds of care families describe needing day to day.

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and professionalism

Reviewers consistently describe staff as kind, professional, and easy to work with.

Across reviews, families repeatedly say staff are welcoming, respectful, and motivated to help. Several also mention smooth admissions and someone available to coordinate next steps when they were trying to place a loved one. Even where people note problems, many still single out particular employees and departments for respectful treatment.

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Therapy and rehab feel strong

Physical therapy and rehab get frequent praise for being skilled and engaging.

Many reviewers describe rehab as a standout part of the stay, especially physical therapy. Several families say therapy helped residents make progress with walking and overall recovery, and they credit therapists by name. A few reviewers contrast this with weaker experiences in other areas, but therapy itself is repeatedly mentioned positively.

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Activity programming keeps residents engaged

Families like that residents have an active schedule and things to do.

Reviews frequently mention planned daily activities, resident-run options, and day trips that help residents stay busy. Some reviewers say their loved ones seemed happier or more motivated because of the activity mix. The community also lists multiple wellness and fitness offerings, which supports the idea that days are structured rather than passive.

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Understaffing and slow response

Some reviewers say they experienced delays getting help or calls answered.

While many families praise staff responsiveness, several reviewers report difficulty reaching someone by phone after hours or on weekends. There are also complaints about understaffing and delays for aides to respond to call buttons. One reviewer says concerns were not always handled promptly, even though others describe the opposite experience.

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Cleanliness concerns appear in some reviews

Some reviews mention unpleasant odors and problems with day-to-day cleanliness.

A subset of reviewers describe strong negative experiences related to smells in the hallways and bathrooms that stayed unclean. Others specifically say they never noticed bad odors and that rooms stayed clean, so impressions vary by stay. When issues came up, it was usually tied to cleanliness rather than the overall care approach.

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Nearby care and services are close

Medical and pharmacy options are nearby.

Reviewers don’t emphasize location in the same way as staffing and care, but the area around the community includes nearby dental and clinic offices as well as pharmacy stops. That can make routine appointments and prescriptions easier to handle while a loved one is receiving skilled nursing care.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

66 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Tyler Pounds (11 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

The Center for Implant & General Dentistry (0.2 miles)
Lindale Medical Clinic (0.5 miles)
East Texas Hearing Solutions (0.8 miles)
Etmc Frist Physicians (1.9 miles)
Etmc First Physicians (2 miles)
James Durrett MD (2 miles)
Etmc First Physicians (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

CORNER Drug (0.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Brookshire's Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Eagle Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Hawkins Pharmacy (10.1 miles)
Woody Weaver Pharmacy (10.6 miles)
Omnicare (11.2 miles)

Cafes

The Deli and Bakery (0.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
Anchorage Cafe at Mercy Ships (7.3 miles)
Distant Lands Coffee (10.9 miles)
Starbucks (11.4 miles)
The Works Caffeine Window (11.5 miles)
Brewhaha's Coffee Shop (11.6 miles)

Places of Worship

Walnut Springs Baptist Church (1.1 miles)
Grace Community Church (1.6 miles)
Fellowship of Prairie Creek (1.9 miles)
Belize Outreach (2.3 miles)
Tyler Metro Church (6 miles)
Duck Creek Baptist Church (7.4 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

Lindale Donuts (1.8 miles)
Cinco De Mayo (2.2 miles)
Domino's Pizza (2.3 miles)
Posados Cafe (2.6 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (2.7 miles)
Pizza Hut (2.8 miles)
Taco Bell (2.9 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (3.7 miles)
Mineola Train Station (11.5 miles)
Amtrak MIN (11.5 miles)

Parks

Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area (6.8 miles)
Tyler State Park (7.3 miles)
Mineola Nature Preserve (11.6 miles)

Hospitals

West Tyler Dialysis Center (11.6 miles)
Renal Care Group Of Mineola (12.3 miles)
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler (12.5 miles)

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