B81

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER

Grade B 81/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

108

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$9,750

Last Survey

N/A

7014 HWY 71, PALMETTO, LA 71358
3376234227

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.32h
LPN
1.39h
CNA
2.82h
Total
4.54h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

LACOUR, GERARD

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 1999

100%

LACOUR, GERARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1999

MCCRAINE, LAUREN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2024

LACOUR, GERARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 1999

Penalties & Fines (2)

$9,750total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Feb 8, 2023Fine$9,750
Feb 8, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (18)

August 5, 2025Health1 deficiency
0602EMinimal harm, Pattern

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2025
February 26, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2025
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2025
January 18, 2024Health9 deficiencies
0572DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0814DMinimal harm, Isolated

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 3, 2024
February 8, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 25, 2023
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 25, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 25, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 25, 2023
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 25, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER?

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER in PALMETTO, Louisiana has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 80.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER?

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER have?

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER has 18 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER been fined?

Yes. TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER has $9,750 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER have?

TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER has 108 certified beds with approximately 49 current residents (45% occupancy). The facility is located at 7014 HWY 71, PALMETTO, Louisiana 71358. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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