Total health inspections
5
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
45.9%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Occupancy rate
45.9%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
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
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.5M
Profit
$100.0K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,452,283.00
Profit
$99,974.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.4M
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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Tri-Community Nursing Center
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WILKS, KAYE
45.9%
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Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C.
-6%
-9%
-10%
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-
7
COLFAX NURSING AND REHAB LLC
64.4%
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32.2%
68.70
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Eunice Manor
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Eunice
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
THE MADELINE ANN REED MONTELARO TRUST
CCN:
195547
Occupancy:
52.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,042,001.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,228,607.00
Payroll %:
45.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
75.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5806
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+56%
+56%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Bed Options:
Semi-Private Rooms
Haven Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Columbia
Bed Count:
99
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CAUSEY, AVERY
CCN:
195265
Occupancy:
75.4%
Home Revenue:
$9,456,476.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,420,946.00
Payroll %:
36.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
0.6178
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
RN share vs State Avg:
-100%
-100%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-85%
-85%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Gueydan Memorial Guest Home
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Gueydan
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
VERMILION PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DIST. #3
CCN:
195458
Occupancy:
69.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,618,535.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,360,615.00
Payroll %:
51.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
52.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1953
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
26
RN share vs State Avg:
+51%
+51%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Palmetto
Bed Count:
108
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WILKS, KAYE
CCN:
195552
Occupancy:
45.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,247,637.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,012,285.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6201
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
22
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C.
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Colfax
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COLFAX NURSING AND REHAB LLC
CCN:
195430
Occupancy:
64.4%
Home Revenue:
$9,392,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,021,873.00
Payroll %:
32.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
68.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7841
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
69
Total Staff
45
Employees
24
Contractors
20,627
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 7.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 9.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
49 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
6 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.2%
of total hours from contractors
2,724 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Administrator: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 3 | 32 | 12,008 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 5,055 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 813 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 774 | 90 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 269 | 52 | 57% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 172 | 26 | 29% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 164 | 41 | 45% | 3.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 149 | 26 | 29% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 106 | 19 | 21% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 7% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 7 | 8% | 4.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 12 | 13% | 2.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 7% | 1.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
22
Citations per inspection
4.4
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
82% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.5
2 critical citations
0 serious citations
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
51
Total Residents
Medicaid
46
(90.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
5
(9.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
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 averageLouisiana average: 11.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.6
38% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.8%
28% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
38% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 23.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
8.3%
51% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 17.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
27% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 3.5%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
65% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 6.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%
128% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
8% worse than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 5.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 1.6%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.2%
In line with Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 20.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
9% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 94.9%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
14% better than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 82.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
91% lower than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: $103K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
226% more payment denials than Louisiana averageLouisiana average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$10K
Louisiana average
$103K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 8, 2023
$10K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 8, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 8, 2023
6 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Tri-Community Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
45.9%
↑ 3.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$99,974
↑ ~$200K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,321,815
↓ ~$200K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.4%
↑ 4.9pp vs 2022
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