Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center

Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center sits in Longview, TX, and offers both short-term and long-term skilled nursing care for seniors, including those recovering from surgery or needing daily help with things like bathing, dressing, and hygiene. The center has 92 certified beds and provides supervised care 24 hours a day, focusing on physical health, mental health, and specialized programs for people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. The staff helps with wound management, nutrition counseling, stroke rehab, cardiac conditions, diabetes care, dental and vision services, podiatry, vent care, and memory care. The nurses and care team also support people with post-surgical needs, neurological conditions, and those needing hospice care, along with transportation, religious services, laundry, housekeeping, and regular meals with a focus on nutrition. There's speech, physical, and occupational therapy on site, as well as beauty and barber services and daily activities meant to keep everyone engaged. The facility has a Payment Portal and Care Portal to help families keep track of billing, care plans, and health updates, plus a customer care line for questions or concerns, including anonymous feedback. Veterans can find services here too. Since May 2022, Malisa Blake and Gary Blake, together with Longview I Enterprises, LLC, have managed the facility under the ownership of Liberty County Hospital District No 1, and it's part of the larger Creative Solutions In Healthcare network. Pine Tree Lodge Nursing Center has been cited for 43 deficiencies in state and federal inspections, with several related to infection control and pharmacy, including proper drug storage and monthly pharmacist reviews. A recent inspection in January 2025 reported 12 deficiencies, 4 of which were tied to infection control. The nurse turnover rate is high at 68.4 percent, and the center provides about 2.88 nurse staffing hours per resident each day. While the staff aims to create a caring and home-like atmosphere, and dining options focus on healthy ingredients, the facility has faced challenges with state requirements and staffing. Residents have access to a range of services, including therapies, dietary and medical management, and chaplaincy, in a setting designed for those needing ongoing, comprehensive care.