Truman W Smith Children's Care Center

Truman W Smith Children's Care Center, located at 2200 West Upshur Avenue in Gladewater, Texas, is a specialized skilled nursing facility dedicated to children and adolescents with complex, long-term medical needs. This unique center fills a critical role in East Texas — providing medically intensive, compassionate care for young patients whose conditions require the continuous oversight of skilled nursing professionals in a setting designed specifically for children. The center serves families from across East Texas and beyond who need a trusted, stable care environment for their child. Situated in Gladewater — a welcoming small city in the heart of the Piney Woods — the facility offers families the accessibility of a community setting combined with the clinical resources needed to support medically complex pediatric care. Gladewater's proximity to Longview, home to UT Health East Texas — Good Shepherd Medical Center, means specialist physicians and hospital-level resources are within reach when coordination with acute care teams is required. Gladewater itself is a warm and supportive community. The city's green spaces, including Gladewater City Park and access to Lake Gladewater, provide a calming natural backdrop for families who spend time visiting. The city's strong sense of identity — rooted in East Texas heritage, the historic Gladewater Roundup Rodeo, and a close-knit downtown — makes it a place where families feel known and supported during what can be a profoundly challenging chapter. The staff at Truman W Smith Children's Care Center bring specialized expertise in pediatric skilled nursing, including ventilator care, feeding support, neurological care management, and the coordination of developmental and therapeutic services tailored to each child's abilities and goals. Families can expect a team that not only manages their child's medical needs but also nurtures their emotional wellbeing and development. For families navigating pediatric long-term care in East Texas, Truman W Smith Children's Care Center is a rare and invaluable resource — a place where children receive skilled, attentive care in an environment built around their unique needs.