Tri-Community Nursing Center
7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 71358 · (337) 623-4227
For profit - Corporation · 108 certified beds
Tri-Community Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Louisiana average is 6.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 25, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.March 25, 2026 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 25, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 25, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 25, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 25, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.July 28, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 28, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 5, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Louisiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.57 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.27 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38.5% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 48.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home Arnaudville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Eunice Manor Eunice · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oak Lane Wellness & Rehabilitative Center Eunice · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility Opelousas · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Opelousas · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Tri-Community Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.