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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 26th out of 187 homes in Louisiana.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 14m per day |
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
18% of new residents, often for short stays.
53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #182 / 191Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd out of 191 homes in Louisiana.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Louisiana average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Louisiana average 6.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Louisiana average 25.7
Louisiana 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.
82% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.1
0
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 0.5
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Aug 05, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Feb 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
Tri-Community Nursing Center is located in Palmetto, Louisiana.
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Palmetto's city center to Tri-Community Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
13% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average ratio: 1.56:1
6% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 8.2 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
2,724 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
51
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
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%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
38% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 23.5%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
27% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
65% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%
128% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
8% worse than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.2%
In line with Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
9% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 94.9%
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.
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)
91% lower than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: $103K
51% fewer fines than Louisiana average
Louisiana average: 2.0
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section.
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| Eunice Manor |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Eunice (Us 190) | 152 | 52.6% | -27% | 3.58 | +56% | -14% | 0 | 4 | 2.0 | - | 76 | 5 | The Madeline Ann Reed Montelaro Trust | $7.0M | $3.2M | 45.8% | 195547 | ||||
| Bayou Chateau Nursing Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Simmesport | 104 | 46.5% | -35% | 4.82 | +38% | +16% | 0 | 14 | 2.3 | - | 48 | 31 | Gerard Lacour | $4.1M | $2.4M | 57.8% | 195546 | ||||
| Gueydan Memorial Guest Home |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Gueydan | 66 | 69.9% | -3% | 4.20 | +51% | +1% | 0 | 26 | 8.7 | - | 52 | 25 | Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Dist. #3 | $5.6M | $2.4M | 42.4% | 195458 | ||||
| Tri-Community Nursing Center |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Palmetto | 108 | 45.9% | -36% | 4.62 | +27% | +12% | 2 | 22 | 4.4 | 2 | 50 | 0 | Kaye Wilks | $4.5M | $2.0M | 45.2% | 195552 | ||||
| Colfax Nursing and Rehab, L.L.C. |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Colfax | 140 | 64.4% | -10% | 3.78 | -6% | -9% | 1 | 48 | 6.0 | 3 | 69 | 7 | Colfax Nursing And Rehab LLC | $9.4M | $3.0M | 32% | 195430 |
Historical financial and operational data for Tri-Community Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Tri-Community Nursing Center is located at 7014 Hwy. 71, Palmetto, LA 71358.
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