Trucare Living Centers
Palestine, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676257) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (903) 723-2592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Trucare Living Centers has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Trucare Living Centers reports total nurse staffing of about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Trucare Living Centers has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Trucare Living Centers is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and serves an average of 81 residents per day. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 22, 2010, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Trucare Living Centers holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.58684 per resident per day, with 0.27645 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. No chain affiliation data is provided in the record supplied.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Trucare Living Centers has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Trucare Living Centers is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours, with a 25.0% turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Trucare Living Centers is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 81 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned, operated by a hospital district; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 22, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Trucare Living Centers scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 9037232592 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 9037232592 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676257?state=TX.
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.