Tri-Community Nursing Center
Palmetto, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195552) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (337) 623-4227 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tri-Community Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both also rated 3 out of 5.
Tri-Community Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Tri-Community Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Tri-Community Nursing Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility in Palmetto, St. Landry County, Louisiana. The facility is certified for 108 beds and reports an average of 48.7 residents, indicating it typically operates well below its licensed capacity. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 19, 2002, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Tri-Community Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. The facility's health inspection rating is 3, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3, and its staffing rating is 3 — all consistent, mid-range scores across the four CMS rating categories.
On staffing, CMS data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.57 hours per resident per day, including about 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Regarding the facility's penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the supplied data for this facility. No chain affiliation or ownership-change information within the past 12 months was provided in the data, and no ownership change has been recorded in the last 12 months according to this data set.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Tri-Community Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 38.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Tri-Community Nursing Center is certified for 108 beds and has an average of 48.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 19, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 star scale; this facility scores 3 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 3376234227 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3376234227 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195552?state=LA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.