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HomeLouisianaTri-Community Nursing Center

Tri-Community Nursing Center

7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 713583376234227WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(4 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
108
certified

How Tri-Community Nursing Center Compares in Louisiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Louisiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
LA average
2.5/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
LA average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
LA average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.57 hrs/day
LA average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.27 hrs/day
LA average
0.30 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
38.5%
LA average
47.6%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 3/5 overall CMS rating is above the Louisiana average of 2.5/5.
Staff turnover is 38.5%, lower than the Louisiana average of 47.6%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2025
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 25, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$5,844/mo
Louisiana median
Private Room
$6,692/mo
Louisiana median
St. Landry County 65+
13,479
16.3% of county
County Population
82,574
St. Landry County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Tri-Community Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Palmetto, Louisiana with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
48.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 19, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
St. Landry
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.27 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.57 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MCCRAINE, LAURENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 12, 2024
LACOUR, GERARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 21, 1999
LACOUR, GERARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 21, 1999
LACOUR, GERARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 21, 1999
MCCRAINE, LAURENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 22, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Tri-Community Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All Louisiana facilities
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Palmetto, LACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility
Opelousas, LA13.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage Manor of Opelousas
Opelousas, LA14.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $66,824
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home
Dupont, LA16.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Opelousas, LA17.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
Arnaudville, LA19.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $4,194
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center
Simmesport, LA21.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Palmetto, LA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility
Opelousas, LA
13.3 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Heritage Manor of Opelousas
Opelousas, LA
14.0 mi1/52/53/5$66,824
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home
Dupont, LA
16.2 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Opelousas, LA
17.2 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home
Arnaudville, LA
19.9 mi4/54/54/5$4,194
Bayou Chateau Nursing Center
Simmesport, LA
21.3 mi2/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Tri-Community Nursing Center?▾
Tri-Community Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Tri-Community Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Louisiana is $5,844/month for a semi-private room and $6,692/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Tri-Community Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Tri-Community Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Tri-Community Nursing Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 25, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Tri-Community Nursing Center?▾
Tri-Community Nursing Center provides 3.57 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, 1.20 LPN hours, and 2.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.5%.
How many beds does Tri-Community Nursing Center have?▾
Tri-Community Nursing Center has 108 certified beds with an average of 48.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Tri-Community Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Louisiana. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Tri-Community Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Tri-Community Nursing Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.