Larkspur is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility situated in Lufkin, Texas, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents. The community is designed to evoke comfort and tranquility, with cheerful courtyards, a fireplace, and a well-stocked library for relaxation and enrichment. The living spaces highlight stunning views of the surrounding tall pines, enhanced by thoughtfully chosen artwork depicting local wildlife and peaceful farm scenes. This home's location allows residents to enjoy convenient access to nearby shopping opportunities and a local golf course.
A wide variety of services and clinical support are available at Larkspur. Residents benefit from 24-hour skilled nursing care, with individualized care plans tailored to their specific needs. Recovery and rehabilitation services at the facility include cardiac recovery, chronic care, hospice and palliative care, post-surgical recovery, pulmonary recovery, respite care, stroke recovery, and comprehensive transitional care. The interdisciplinary care approach ensures that medical needs are met holistically, including specialized clinical support such as enteral and parenteral care, intravenous therapy, medication administration, post-surgical stabilization, respiratory therapy, tracheotomy care, wound management, restorative nursing services, and telemedicine. Diagnostic support is offered through laboratory and X-ray services, while dietary needs are addressed with nutrition services encompassing therapeutic diets and selective menus.
In addition to clinical and personal care, Larkspur is dedicated to creating an uplifting lifestyle for its residents. The facility offers robust lifestyle and activity programs, including an activity room and regularly scheduled community outings. Residents can spend time in beautifully appointed common spaces such as the living room with a fireplace, a fully carpeted interior courtyard, an outdoor patio, and a chapel. Mealtimes are enjoyed in a restaurant-style dining room or at the in-house café. For personal care and convenience, Larkspur provides private and semi-private rooms, many with private baths or showers, electric beds, in-room kitchenettes, and patio access. Housekeeping and laundry services are available to ensure a comfortable stay.
The facility is equipped with modern technology, including flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and satellite TV service with a selection of channels. A library offers complimentary WiFi and computer access, fostering connectivity and continued learning for residents. Additional on-site amenities include a gift shop, a salon/barber shop, and accessible resident transportation for doctor’s appointments. The expansive rehabilitation area features an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suite designed to restore functional independence and assist with home discharge planning, as well as an agility course—a terrain park for practicing obstacle navigation. Rehabilitation services also extend to outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, providing targeted support for recovery and function.
Larkspur is managed by an experienced leadership team, with Tim Cotton as the Executive Director and Jo Barton serving as the Director of Nursing. Their collaborative approach ensures consistent care and attention across all facets of the resident experience. Every aspect of Larkspur's community—from the agility course and player piano in the living spaces to the carefully curated activity programs—demonstrates the home's commitment to holistic, compassionate, and engaging care.