Trinity Trace Community Care Center
612 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County · (985) 643-5630
116 certified beds, about 107 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 195302 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 3, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Louisiana average is 6.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since August 2023 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 4.19 hours per resident per day, against 3.76 across Louisiana and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.24 of those hours.
51.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Louisiana average 47.6%).
CMS links it to Commcare Corporation, an affiliated group of 19 nursing homes.
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.
208/23
107/24
309/24
102/25
104/25
412/25
206/26
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 14 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility's staff failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse to the facility's administrator and to the State Agency in accordance with state law for 1 (#2) of 3 sampled residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of infection. The facility failed to ensure staff used proper PPE for 1 (R1) of 3 residents observed during incontinence and perineal care.
December 3, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status for 2 (#6 and #28) of 16 sampled residents reviewed for resident assessment. Resident #6 Review of Resident #6's Clinical Record revealed an admission date of 08/19/2022 with diagnoses, which included Cerebral Infarction due to Unspecified Occlusion or Stenosis of Unspecified Carotid Artery. Review of Resident #6's Annual MDS with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/23/2025 revealed in part, the following: Question N0415E1: Medications: Anticoagulant: Yes. Review of Resident #6's Quarterly MDS with an ARD of 08/23/2025 revealed in part, the following: Question N0415E1: Medications: Anticoagulant: Yes. Review of Resident #6's Physician Orders revealed in part, the following: Start date: [...]
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure services were provided to meet quality professional standards by failing to transcribe physician's orders accurately for 1 (#100) of 4 (#33, #83, #100 and #119) residents reviewed for medication administration.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility failed to ensure:1. Food was properly labeled in the facility's refrigerator; 2. Food products had not exceeded their expiration date; and3. Reheated food reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of infection as evidenced by S4STAFF failing to practice safe injection practices for 1 (#119) of 1 resident observed for insulin injections.
April 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to implement and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility failed to ensure staff: 1. Properly utilized Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during incontinence care for 2 (#2 and #R1) of 3 (#2, #3 and #R1) residents whom required EBP; and 2. Performed appropriate hand hygiene during incontinence care for 1 (#2) of 3 (#2, #3 and #R1) residents observed for incontinence care.
February 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure an accurate Minimum Data Set assessment for 1 (#1) of 3 (#1, #2 and #3) Residents sampled for falls. The facility failed to ensure falls were accurately coded for Resident #1.
September 25, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure the MDS assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for 2 (#1 and #107) residents out of a total of 25 sampled residents by failing to ensure: 1. Resident #1 was coded correctly for the use of an antidiuretic; and 2. Resident #107 was coded correctly for discharge.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services, including procedures that assure the dispensing and administering of all drugs and biologicals, to meet the needs of each resident. The facility failed to ensure insulin pens were primed prior to administration of insulin per manufacturer's guidelines for 3 of 3 (#11, #30, and #76) residents observed for insulin administration.
- 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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. The facility failed to ensure: 1. Temperatures were documented for the medication refrigerator in 1 of 1 (Med Room a) medication storage rooms observed; and 2. Expired medications were not available for administration to residents in 1 (Med Cart c) of 4 (Med Cart a, Med Cart b, Med Cart c, and Med Cart d) medication carts observed.
July 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's facility discharge had the required physician documentation in the medical record identifying the residents needs that could not be met by the facility for 1 (#1) of 2 (#1, #R1) residents reviewed for emergency transfers.
August 30, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a resident with an identified mental health diagnosis was referred for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II evaluation as required for 2(#1 and #77) of 5 (#1, #12, #22, #37 #77) sampled residents reviewed for PASARR Level II.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure the Care Plan was revised for safe smoking for 1 (#52) of 22 sampled residents reviewed for care plans.
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) | 4.19 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.24 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.21 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.32 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.3% | 47.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.46 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 4.53 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 26% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.28 in April to June 2025 to 4.19 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 | 4.19 | 0.24 | 4.53 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 107 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.25 | 0.27 | 4.63 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.44 | 0.29 | 4.82 | 3.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.28 | 0.29 | 4.69 | 3.26 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 108 |
| 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.
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 | 8.2 | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.5 | 17.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 34.3 | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.1 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION. CMS links this home to Commcare Corporation, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commcare Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2008 |
| Mangun, Garold | Corporate director | Individual | 06/09/1997 | |
| Masson, Henry | Corporate director | Individual | 12/24/1992 | |
| Prechter, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2018 | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2014 | |
| Masson, Henry | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/1996 | |
| Commcare Management Corporation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2018 | |
| Gardner, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Goux, Jon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Harvey Psarellis, Dawn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Hudson, Mary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Tucker, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2018 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 3, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 25, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Pontchartrain Health Care Center Mandeville, 1.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Heritage Manor of Mandeville Mandeville, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Christwood Covington, 4.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Covington, 5.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Lacombe Nursing Centre Lacombe, 10.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Greenbriar Community Care Center Slidell, 20.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehab Slidell, 20.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Heritage Manor of Slidell Slidell, 21.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 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 Trinity Trace Community Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Trinity Trace Community Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Trinity Trace Community Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 3, 2025. The Louisiana average is 6.4.
- Has Trinity Trace Community Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Trinity Trace Community Care 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 Trinity Trace Community Care Center?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Commcare Corporation. Legal business name: COMMCARE CORPORATION.
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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