Total staff
62
Employees
41
Contractors
21
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
CMS overall rating
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.
Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Louisiana, LA
CMS overall rating
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.
Tri-Community Nursing Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 27th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. 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.
This home is ranked 27th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. 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 37m per day
Rank #27 / 182Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 182 homes in Louisiana. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Louisiana average, with a ranking across 182 Louisiana SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Louisiana avg
+12%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 14m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
45.9%
Rank #178 / 189Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 189 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Louisiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 189. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
50
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.22:1
19% worse than Louisiana average
Avg staff/day
23
Average shift
8.4 hours
0% compared with Louisiana average
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,826
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
4
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
26
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 0 | 26 | 9,723 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 3 | 11 | 4,664 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 740 | 89 | 97% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 721 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 57 | 62% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 312 | 53 | 58% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 187 | 30 | 33% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 20 | 22% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 134 | 38 | 41% | 3.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 116 | 18 | 20% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 7 | 8% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 6 | 7% | 5.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 13 | 14% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 9% | 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%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
58%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
33%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
22%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
41%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
20%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
8%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
7%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
9%
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 #173 / 187Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 187 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Louisiana average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 187 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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
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
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.
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.
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
$100.0K
↑ ~$199.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.3M
↓ ~$199.7K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.4%
↑ 4.9pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.5M
Profit
$100.0K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.5M Rank #178 / 186Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 186 homes in Louisiana. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Louisiana SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$100.0K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #181 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 186 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #181 / 186Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 186 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.0M
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?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-Community Nursing Center
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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