Parkwood In The Pines in Lufkin, TX

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  • Interior

    A modern office reception area with a sleek desk and comfortable seating.

  • Decor

    A modern bedroom featuring two neatly arranged twin beds with matching nightstands and lamps, showcasing symmetrical interior design.

  • Building

    A building with a covered entrance and driveway on an overcast day.

  • Bedroom

    A well-lit hospital room featuring two neatly made beds with curtains and bedside lamps.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining hall with chandeliers, wooden flooring, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Lighting

    A modern healthcare room with two neatly arranged beds and soft lighting.

  • Artwork

    A modern dining room with a sleek table, chairs, and elegant chandelier.

  • Lobby

    A spacious lobby with a central round table, elegant chandelier, and comfortable seating.

  • Chandelier

    A spacious dining room with elegant lighting and neatly arranged tables.

  • Office

    A reception area with a beverage station and clock on the wall.

  • Brick Wall

    Entrance sign for Parkwood community with brick wall and trees in the background.

Parkwood In The Pines in Lufkin, TX

Parkwood In The Pines is a nursing home community in Lufkin, TX.

Information last verified:

902 Hill Street, Lufkin, TX 75904

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

3.4 from 43 reviews
5 stars
24
4 stars
2
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 stars
17

Overall Review of Parkwood In The Pines

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed picture

Residents and families describe both genuinely caring caregivers and times when help felt slow or unreliable.

Multiple reviews praise the staff for being kind, supportive, and thoughtful, with families saying caregivers treated residents well and were responsive to needs. Several residents and visitors also mention day-to-day communication and problem-solving that helped reduce stress. Other reviewers are far more critical, describing nurses or aides who did not assist when called, were disorganized, or made it harder for families to get answers. A few reviews also differentiate by time or shift, noting that some nurses stood out as attentive.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and “home” feel stand out

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept environment and a home-like feel.

Many reviewers comment on the facility being clean and spotless when they walk in, with some also describing it as smelling nice. A number of families describe a “home” feel or a comfortable setting rather than a cold institutional atmosphere. Some comments also pair cleanliness with overall satisfaction, connecting the look of the space to how safe and cared for residents felt.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food receives consistent approval

Dining is a frequent point of satisfaction in the reviews.

Several reviews say the food is good, and a few describe residents enjoying meals as part of a smoother stay. Others mention a positive dining experience alongside general care and cleanliness. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with residents describing food positively during their time there.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Medication and assistance concerns

Some families report serious concerns with medication handling and getting needed help.

A subset of reviews describe breakdowns in basic care, including problems with medications and delays or refusals related to assistance. One reviewer claims a family member was sent back to the hospital after medication issues, while others describe missed help such as not coming when a call button was used. There are also accounts of inadequate help with changing or showering without family involvement. Taken together, these comments suggest that experiences vary widely and that families who value reliable, hands-on support may want to ask detailed questions before committing.

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Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • East Texas Eye Associates (0.3 miles)
  • East Texas Hematology & Oncology Clinic PA (0.3 miles)
  • Pineywoods Obstetrics & Gynecology (0.4 miles)
  • Pickett Heart Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Angelina Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Campbell Urology PA (0.4 miles)
  • Carter Kaywin M MD - Kaywin M Carter & Associates (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Memorial Specialty Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Memorial Medical Center Of East Texas (0.4 miles)
  • The Women's Center at Woodland Heights (0.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mr. Ray's Food Court (0.5 miles)
  • The Spud Too (0.5 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (0.8 miles)
  • T & G Burger (0.9 miles)
  • Whataburger (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Confections (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Abeldt's Gaslight Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Love Fellowship Worship Center (0.7 miles)
  • Memorial Baptist Church (0.9 miles)
  • Love In The Name Of Christ (1 miles)
  • Parkview Baptist Church (1 miles)
  • Christ Congregational Church (1.1 miles)
  • Iglesia Rey De Reyes Lufkin (1.1 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Lufkin (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Chambers Park (1.2 miles)
  • Kiwanis Park (1.7 miles)
  • Winston Park (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Lia's Kitchen (1.2 miles)
  • Milagros Tea House & Gifts (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Hughes Cab Co. (1.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lufkin 9 (2.3 miles)

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