Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orange, Texas, is a for-profit nursing home with 111 certified beds and usually about 47 residents. The facility has served the area since 1985 and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, which means it accepts those payment forms, and it also gives information to veterans about aid and benefits. Skilled nursing care is the main service, and there's 24-hour staff support. The nursing team includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), who provide an average of 0.51 RN hours, 0.8 LPN hours, and 1.46 CNA hours per resident daily, with much of the care aimed at residents who may be largely bed-ridden or need regular help with daily activities. Pinehurst provides nursing and personal care for seniors with complex medical or mental health conditions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medication support, wound care, hearing care, cardiac care, stroke care, and nurse-assisted medical services. There's also specialized memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, with a focus on safety and reducing confusion. The staff receives regular training and the community supports caregiver education with resources like CNA classes, certification courses, and dementia training.
Residents can choose among studio room layouts, many with Wi-Fi, cable TV, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and emergency alert systems, and housekeeping and on-call maintenance are standard. Community amenities include a dining room with restaurant-style prepared meals-planned by chefs with attention to nutrition and dietary needs-along with a movie theater, arts and games rooms, library, garden, and outdoor areas. The community holds daily scheduled activities like movie nights and resident-run programs, spiritual support with close-by churches, and planned off-site outings. Residents have access to fitness and wellness programs, social activities, and educational outreach, keeping everyone as engaged as possible. There's also support through resident and family councils, community review systems for honest feedback, and counseling services that help residents and their families adjust.
Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation features a fully sprinklered building and focuses on safety, reporting a 100% vaccination rate for both flu and pneumonia among residents during flu season. While the residents have higher needs-24% spend most of their time in bed or in a chair, 40% struggle with bowel or bladder control, and 11% have had urinary tract infections-the staff provides round-the-clock care, and only 1% are physically restrained, with a small percentage more depressed or anxious. About 6% have increased needs for daily help, and pressure sores affect 17% of high-risk and 2% of low-risk residents.
The location is near local clinic offices and a pharmacy, making medical help easy to get if needed. Residents and families get help with long-term care planning, comparing costs, and understanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The facility isn't a part of a bigger chain or a continuing care retirement community, but it's recognized with honors like the Best of Senior Living Award. The community strives to create a friendly, helpful environment focused on kindness, safety, and support, all in a steady, welcoming setting.
