Tri-Community Nursing Center

Name: Tri-Community Nursing Center
Address: 7014 HWY 71, Palmetto, LA, 71358, US
Telephone: 3376234227

7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 71358 · St. Landry County · 108 certified beds · avg 49 residents/day · certified since Jun 19, 2002

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.28

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 25, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly hold, secure, and manage residents' personal money that was deposited with it for safekeeping. Facilities holding residents' funds must keep careful, honest accounts.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Mar 25, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 5, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
Feb 26, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Feb 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Feb 26, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 18, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 18, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Jan 18, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents the required written notice of their rights, the facility's rules, the services offered, and what those services cost.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	9	F
2025	4	F
2026	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Louisiana avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.28	4.04	3.95	top 34% in Louisiana; top 30% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.32	0.32	0.69	top 34% in Louisiana; bottom 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.31	3.45	3.50	bottom 44% in Louisiana; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.18	0.20	0.48	top 30% in Louisiana; bottom 9% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	38.5	47.6	45.8	top 22% in Louisiana; top 32% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	0.0	41.6	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.57, RN 0.27, weekend 2.76. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Lacour, Gerard	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/1999
Lacour, Gerard	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/1999
Lacour, Gerard	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/21/1999
McCraine, Lauren	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/12/2024
McCraine, Lauren	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/22/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you manage residents' personal funds, and how often do families receive an accounting?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility	13.3 mi	Opelousas, LA	★★★★☆	4/5
Heritage Manor of Opelousas	14.0 mi	Opelousas, LA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home	16.2 mi	Dupont, LA	★★★★☆	5/5
Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	17.2 mi	Opelousas, LA	★★★☆☆	3/5
J. Michael Morrow Memorial Nursing Home	19.9 mi	Arnaudville, LA	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 195552.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Tri-Community Nursing Center

7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 71358 · 3376234227

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you manage residents' personal funds, and how often do families receive an accounting?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 195552 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)