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Tri-Community Nursing Center
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Tri-Community Nursing Center

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
7014 Hwy. 71, Palmetto, LA 71358 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Tri-Community Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Tri-Community Nursing Center

Live without worries at Tri-Community Nursing Center, a distinguished community in Palmetto, LA, offering skilled nursing and memory care. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents can receive top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

To enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort with delicious and healthy dining options that are carefully planned to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and therapy services are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community is a great option for those needing exceptional care to reach beyond their potential in retirement.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 24.9% Above LA avg. ▲ 24.9% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 8.6% Above LA avg. ▲ 8.6% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 24.8% Above LA avg. ▲ 24.8% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 47.4% Above LA avg. ▲ 47.4% Above LA avg.LA average: 2.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Louisiana averages

Rank #58 / 192Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 192 Louisiana facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 58th out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 17m

3% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
19m
Avg State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 27m
+16% State avg: 1h 15m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 31m
Avg State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 19m
−4% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
1m
−57% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
11m
−11% State avg: 12m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +16% above Louisiana average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 108 Rank #145 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 259 homes we track in Louisiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Louisiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #159 / 169Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 169 homes we track in Louisiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 169. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45% This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy than the Louisiana average: 72.4%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
49
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
755 days

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 5

State average 6.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #94 / 199Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Louisiana State average, with a ranking across all 199 LA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 25.7

Citations per inspection
4.4 Rank #130 / 199Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Louisiana mean across 199 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 3.95

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
2
82% worse than State average

State average: 1.1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

2 critical citations State average: 1.1
0 serious citations State average: 0.5
20 moderate citations State average: 23.7
0 minor citations State average: 0.4
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 05, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 26, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 62
Employees 41
Contractors 21
Staff to resident ratio 1.22 : 1
19% fewer staff per resident than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1 Louisiana average ratio: 1.50 : 1See full Louisiana ranking
Avg staff/day 23
Average shift 8.4 hours
0% compared with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours Louisiana average shift: 8.2 hoursSee full Louisiana ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,826

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 11 total: 8 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 26 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

12.8%

2,283 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Feeding Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Administrator: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant260269,72392100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse83114,66492100%9.8
Registered Nurse4047408997%8.1
RN Director of Nursing2027216166%8.1
Administrator0115206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1014395762%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0443125358%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide0111873033%6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0111512022%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0551343841%3.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111161820%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0114878%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113367%5.5
Feeding Assistant022311314%2.3
Medical Director011889%1
26 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $10K Rank #1 / 199Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 199 homes we track in Louisiana for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 199 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
91% lower than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: $103K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Louisiana average $103K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.0
32% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 11.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.6
38% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Louisiana avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.8%
28% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.6%
38% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 23.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 8.3%
51% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 17.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
27% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 3.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.2%
65% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 6.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.2%
128% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
8% worse than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 5.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 1.6%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.2%
In line with Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 20.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
9% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 94.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
14% better than Louisiana average

Louisiana average: 82.5%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 51
Medicaid
46
90.2% of residents
Private pay or other
5
9.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$104.7K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.5M Rank #182 / 192Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$104.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$204.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #181 / 192Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 192 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.3M 51.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #42 / 191Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 191 homes we track in Louisiana. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Louisiana average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Louisiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.6M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Kaye Wilks

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 195552

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Building Type: Single-story

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 years.

Admissions
34 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 29%
Private pay 18%
Medicaid 53%
Discharges
24 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 4%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 63%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Louisiana average is: 47.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Christwood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Covington
30
Facility 30
LA AVG 113
Rank #249 / 259
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #60 / 169
+10%
5.35
Facility 5.35
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #6 / 192
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$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
5
Facility 5
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #2 / 199
2.5
Facility 2.5
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #19 / 199
-24A+
29
Facility 29
LA AVG 40
Rank #224 / 343
Greenbriar
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #158 / 192
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #1 / 192
179.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 179.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #1 / 191
195381
Audubon Retirement Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
New Orleans (Audubon)
142
Facility 142
LA AVG 113
Rank #69 / 259
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #65 / 169
+10%
5.18
Facility 5.18
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #9 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -6%+25%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
8
Facility 8
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #7 / 199
2.7
Facility 2.7
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #30 / 199
-113-
73
Facility 73
LA AVG 40
Rank #20 / 343
Ayame Dinkler
$14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #25 / 192
$0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $0.0kFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #192 / 192
0%Fiscal year ending 12/2023195638
The Lodge at Lane ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Zachary
39
Facility 39
LA AVG 113
Rank #245 / 259
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #24 / 169
+25%
5.15
Facility 5.15
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #12 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -42%+24%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
6
Facility 6
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #3 / 199
2.0
Facility 2.0
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #2 / 199
-35A+
33
Facility 33
LA AVG 40
Rank #204 / 343
Lane Senior Care LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #155 / 192
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #158 / 192
43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #118 / 191
195617
Ormond Nursing &Amp; Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Destrehan
146
Facility 146
LA AVG 113
Rank #57 / 259
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #97 / 169
-1%
3.92
Facility 3.92
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #91 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -2%-5%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
11
Facility 11
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #16 / 199
1.8
Facility 1.8
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #1 / 199
-105-
37
Facility 37
LA AVG 40
Rank #183 / 343
Oncc Management LLC
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #83 / 192
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #95 / 192
43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #119 / 191
195221
Tri-Community Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
Palmetto
108
Facility 108
LA AVG 113
Rank #145 / 259
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
LA AVG 72.4%
Rank #159 / 169
-38%
4.28
Facility 4.28
LA AVG 4.14
Rank #58 / 192
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +39%+3%
$0
Facility $0
LA AVG $107.9k
Rank #1 / 199
22
Facility 22
LA AVG 25.7
Rank #94 / 199
4.4
Facility 4.4
LA AVG 3.9
Rank #130 / 199
249--Kaye Wilks
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $9.8M
Rank #182 / 192
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG $4.5M
Rank #181 / 192
51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
LA AVG 47.9%
Rank #42 / 191
195552
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-Community Nursing Center

What is the occupancy rate at Tri-Community Nursing Center?

Tri-Community Nursing Center's occupancy is 45.9%.

Are pets allowed at Tri-Community Nursing Center?

No, Tri-Community Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Tri-Community Nursing Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Tri-Community Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit.

What is the address of Tri-Community Nursing Center?

Tri-Community Nursing Center is located at 7014 Hwy. 71, Palmetto, LA 71358.

What is the phone number of Tri-Community Nursing Center?

(337) 623-4227 will put you in contact with the team at Tri-Community Nursing Center.

Is Tri-Community Nursing Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Tri-Community Nursing Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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