Tri-Community Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Palmetto, LA
CMS certification number195552
Contact & location
7014 Hwy 71Palmetto, LA 71358
St. Landry County
- Phone
- (337) 623-4227
- ZIP code
- 71358 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 108
- Residents per day
- 48.7 (45% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Peace INC
- Medicare certified since
- June 19, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.57 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.10 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.76 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.5 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 5 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2026-03-25 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2026-03-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2026-03-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2026-03-25 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-09 |
| 2025-08-05 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-02-26 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-22 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-22 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-22 |
| 2024-01-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
| 2024-01-18 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lacour, Gerard (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCraine, Lauren (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCraine, Lauren (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacour, Gerard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lacour, Gerard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Tri-Community Nursing Center?
Tri-Community Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.
How many beds does Tri-Community Nursing Center have?
It has 108 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.
Has Tri-Community Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Tri-Community Nursing Center?
(337) 623-4227. The facility is located at 7014 Hwy 71, Palmetto, LA 71358.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.