Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Southland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located at 501 N Medford Drive in Lufkin, Texas, brings skilled nursing and dedicated rehabilitation services to the heart of East Texas. As part of the nationally recognized Ensign Group portfolio, Southland operates with a commitment to clinical excellence, resident dignity, and measurable care outcomes that set it apart in the Lufkin healthcare community. The Ensign Group's model of local leadership paired with enterprise-level resources means that Southland's staff operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Clinicians, therapists, and nursing teams work under strong local leadership while benefiting from the training, systems, and support of one of the country's most respected post-acute care organizations. This structure consistently produces better outcomes for residents recovering from joint replacements, strokes, cardiac events, and other conditions requiring intensive skilled nursing and therapy. Southerland's rehabilitation programs include physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered by licensed therapists with experience treating the full range of conditions common in older adults. Short-term residents recovering from hospital stays receive focused, goal-oriented treatment plans while long-term residents receive consistent, compassionate nursing care. Situated near North Medford Drive, Southland is well-positioned within Lufkin's established healthcare corridor. CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin, one of East Texas's premier hospitals, is close at hand, facilitating smooth care transitions and close coordination between hospital and post-acute teams. UT Health East Texas further extends the specialty care network available to Lufkin residents. Lufkin itself is a vibrant East Texas city with a strong sense of community identity. Families visiting loved ones at Southland will find dining options along the Frank Avenue and Loop 287 corridors, recreational experiences at the Ellen Trout Zoo and Kurth Memorial Library, and the ever-present beauty of the surrounding Angelina National Forest. Lake Sam Rayburn, just east of the city, draws outdoor enthusiasts and provides families a scenic retreat during visits.