Southern Specialty Rehab & Nursing in Lubbock, TX
SaveSouthern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is a nursing home community in Lubbock, TX.
Information last verified:
4320 West 19Th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the building as clean and well maintained.
Many reviewers comment that the facility smells clean, looks clean, and is maintained daily. Several also contrast newer upkeep and upgrades with older impressions or initial concerns. A smaller set of reviews complains about odor and dirty rooms, including soiled dressings and lack of cleaning.
The therapy team is described as making a meaningful difference in recovery.
Multiple reviews praise the therapy group as “fantastic,” emphasizing real progress and work with complex cases. Several families describe rehab happening quickly after admission, including working toward getting off ventilator and improving mobility. A few critical reviews say residents did not receive the rehab they needed, tying problems to overall care and staffing coverage.
Nursing experience is mixed, with repeated mentions of medication timing and follow-through.
Some families report nurses taking good care of residents and helping with medication routines, while others highlight issues like not giving meds on time or needing to escalate during shifts. Several reviews mention problems that include understaffing or delayed responses, alongside concerns about cleanliness and bedside attention. At the same time, other reviews describe warm, attentive nursing and nurses who respond when called.
Many reviewers say the administration is responsive and communicates clearly.
A strong number of reviews mention helpful administrators and leadership teams who answer questions and support families through concerns and paperwork. Some reviewers specifically credit an administrator for communication during difficult transitions. A minority of reviews are sharply negative about administration, including claims about not addressing complaints and poor customer service.
Food is frequently described as a bright spot for residents.
Several reviewers praise the diet and food quality, including descriptions of a well balanced diet and meals described as “amazing.” The meal approach appears aligned with special dietary needs, since diabetes and restricted diets are listed as part of dining support. A couple of negative reviews mention poor food quality, reinforcing that experiences are not uniform.
Respiratory and trach/vent care is a recurring focus in reviews.
Multiple reviews mention ventilator or tracheotomy care and describe progress with respiratory weaning and recovery goals. Some also call out the “trach/vent hall” specifically, describing confidence in the respiratory team. Alongside that praise, there are negative reviews alleging missed cleaning or complications during ventilator-related care, showing outcomes and experiences can differ.
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144 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Lubbock International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesSouthern Specialty Rehab & Nursing is located at 4320 West 19Th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407 in Lubbock County, Texas
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