B

TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS

2265 S SYCAMORE ST, PALESTINE, TX 75801
Score: 76 / 100

Trucare Living Centers earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 76/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Palestine facility ranks in the 86th percentile among Texas nursing homes.

Staffing at Trucare Living Centers is near the national average, with 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Trucare Living Centers. 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 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.51 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.13 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.15 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 10 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these
    Sep 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Sep 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 9.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 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: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6