TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER
7014 HWY 71, Palmetto, LA 71358
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER Compares
TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Palmetto, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.5% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Louisiana average of 5.9% (55% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Palmetto.
What keeps TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.7% here versus 5.9% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 108 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at TRI-COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Palmetto
Palmetto sits in St. Landry Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,255 (16.0%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $40,859
- Median home value
- $122,900
Demographics for St. Landry Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palmetto.
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