Tri-Community Nursing Center
7014 Hwy 71 · Palmetto, LA · 71358 · 3376234227
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
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.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024
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.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
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.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 18, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 3, 2024 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 195552 · certified since June 19, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.