TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS Compares

TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Palestine, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.8%) is above the Texas average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Palestine, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Texas average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.1% — better than the Texas average of 9.4% (46% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 10.8% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3% (232% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — about the same as the Texas average of 25.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Palestine

Palestine sits in Anderson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

8,381 (14.5%)

Median age

39.3 years

Median household income

$45,847

Median home value

$110,000

Demographics for Anderson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palestine.

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