Tri-Community Nursing Center
7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 71358 · St. Landry County · (337) 623-4227
108 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195552 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 25, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.57 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.27 of those hours.
38.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
901/24
302/25
108/25
603/26
207/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
15D
2E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 28, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure:Resident #1's grievance was documented and prompt efforts were made to investigate the voiced grievance, andResident #2's grievance for clothing that was lost by facility was satisfactorily resolved.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to provide supervision and protective apron to unsafe smoking residents while smoking for 1 (#1) of 3 sampled residents.
March 25, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program. The facility failed to: 1. Analyze the cause of resident's repeat facility acquired infections; and2. Follow its system for identifying potential infections The facility's census was 45 residents.
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of the facility's Resident Personal Funds policy, the facility failed to provide quarterly personal funds statements for 1 (#12) out of 1 (#12) resident investigated for personal funds.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's MDS (Minimum Data Set) was completed accurately for 2 (#32, #44) out of 25 sampled residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents who are unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services to maintain good grooming and personal hygiene for 3 (#13, #15, #35) of 4 residents reviewed for ADL care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to have a policy/process in place to ensure that collected specimens were sent to the lab for processing in a timely manner to prevent delay of care for 1 (Resident #11) of 25 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals remained locked in stored compartments as evidenced by medication left unattended on top of a medication cart.
August 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from financial exploitation for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2, #3) sampled residents. The facility's census was 49.
February 26, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to electronically submit accurate payroll information for direct care staffing as required. This deficient practice had the potential to affect any of the 51 residents residing in the facility.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to supervise and monitor assistive devices to prevent accidents. This occurred in 1 (#35) out of 1 (#35) residents who were investigated for Accidents out of 19 sampled residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations and interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate and sufficient services, treatment and care according to standards of professional practice for 1 (#48) of 4 (#16, #17, #32 and #48) residents that were reviewed for urinary catheter or UTI (urinary tract infection). The facility failed to ensure Resident #48's urinary catheter drainage bag was secured properly off of the floor.
January 18, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service by failing to ensure all stored food items in the facility's walk in freezer were labeled and dated. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 52 residents who consumed meals prepared and/or served from the facility's kitchen.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to electronically submit payroll information for direct care staffing as required.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to maintain a homelike environment for 4 (#6, #20, #26 and #38) out of 6 (#6, #20, #26, #28, #38 and #50) residents investigated for a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all the residents residing in the facility. The facility's census was 54.
- D Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to inform Resident #254 and his RP (resident representative) of the resident's rights by failing to complete an admission packet during the admission process for 1 (#254) out of 29 final sampled residents. This deficient practice had the potential to effect all the resident's that reside in the nursing facility. The facility census was 54.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the nurse informed the physician of low blood pressure readings for 1 (#37) resident out of 29 sampled residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to accurately assess Resident #4's dental status out of a sample of 29 residents.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to reassess the resident's pain level after administering pain medication as required by the facility's policy for 2 (#4, #21) of 3 (#4, #21, #304) residents investigated for pain management out of 29 sampled residents.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure menus met the nutritional needs of the residents and were followed as evidenced by kitchen staff failing to: 1) Have knowledge of recipes to be followed when preparing pureed foods and 2) Ensure the appropriate sized scoops were used to serve pureed foods. This deficient practice had the potential to contribute to an unpleasant dining experience, decreased intake, altered nutritional needs and weight loss for the 3 residents who consumed pureed diets.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to dispose of garbage and refuse properly. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the 54 residents who resided in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on February 26, 2025, 3 on January 18, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.57 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.76 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.20 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.5% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.19 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.89 on weekdays and 2.76 on weekends, 29% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.22 in April to June 2025 to 3.57 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.57 | 0.27 | 3.89 | 2.76 | 4.2% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.59 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 2.90 | 4.6% | 0 of 92 | 49 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.95 | 0.28 | 4.30 | 3.09 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 50 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.22 | 0.28 | 4.60 | 3.24 | 6.5% | 0 of 91 | 50 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Louisiana, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.26 | 3.86 | 3.10 | 3.6% | 0.9% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Louisiana
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $14.67 | $13.97 to $16.87 | 20,690 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.63 | $23.87 to $29.43 | 17,600 |
| Registered nurses | $38.57 | $33.19 to $45.00 | 48,970 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Louisiana | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.9 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.2 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PEACE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCraine, Lauren | Corporate director | Individual | 04/12/2024 | |
| Lacour, Gerard | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/21/1999 | |
| Lacour, Gerard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/21/1999 | |
| Lacour, Gerard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/21/1999 | |
| McCraine, Lauren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/22/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 28, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 28, 2026: "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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.76 hours per resident per day, below the Louisiana average of 3.21.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Heritage Manor of Opelousas Opelousas, 14 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home Dupont, 16.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Opelousas, 17.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home Arnaudville, 19.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Bayou Chateau Nursing Center Simmesport, 21.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Heritage Manor of Ville Platte Ville Platte, 21.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center Bunkie, 22.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
Louisiana contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Louisiana. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Louisiana Department of Health, Health Standards Section, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Louisiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, (866) 632-0922. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Tri-Community Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Tri-Community Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Tri-Community Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 25, 2026. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Tri-Community Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Tri-Community Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Tri-Community Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: PEACE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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