Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-26 · Fire 2025-02-26
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Palmetto, LA
Tri-Community Nursing Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA
(337) 623-4227
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
108
Certified beds
Average residents
50
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-06-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.21
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.46
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
38%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.6
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
2.8
About the same
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
92.0%
7.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.9%
5.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.4%
1.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.2%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.0% |
23.1%
3.1 pts better
|
19.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.1% |
24.4%
2.3 pts better
|
16.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.3% |
22.2%
12.9 pts better
|
16.3%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.1% |
20.1%
8 pts better
|
14.9%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.2% |
1.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.7% |
2.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.2% |
16.9%
9.7 pts better
|
19.8%
12.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
6.2%
4.1 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.1% |
83.6%
2.5 pts better
|
81.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-18 · Fire 2024-01-18
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-08 · Fire 2023-02-08
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-03-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-02-08
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-26
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-03-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-18
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-03-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-08
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Lacour, Gerard
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Lacour, Gerard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lacour, Gerard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mccraine, Lauren
Corporate Director · Individual
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