TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS
2265 S SYCAMORE ST, Palestine, TX 75801
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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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 June 5, 2026) measured against Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS with other nursing homes in Palestine.
What keeps TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.1% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.8% here versus 3.3% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 120 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 TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains TRUCARE LIVING CENTERS's rating advantage in Palestine?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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