B

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER

7014 HWY 71, PALMETTO, LA 71358
Score: 73 / 100

With a score of 73/100 and a B grade, Tri-Community Nursing Center is a well-regarded option in Palmetto, Louisiana. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Tri-Community Nursing Center is near the national average, with 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Tri-Community Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.95 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Feb 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 7.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 73 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
108
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4