ElderGrade
A

85/100

Excellent

Trucare Living Centers

2265 S Sycamore St, Palestine, TX 75801

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 6 in Anderson County (903) 723-2592
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
68%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.28 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.59 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.28 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 25.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 17, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Dec 17, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 18, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 18, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 18, 2024 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 18, 2024 F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Cor...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BYRUM, JOE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PETERSON, MARCO Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SANDERSON, CLARK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SANDSTONE CREST HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURNAM, SOON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BYRUM, JOE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PETERSON, MARCO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SANDSTONE CREST HEALTHCARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SYCAMORE STREET HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Trucare Living Centers

What is the ElderGrade for Trucare Living Centers? +

Trucare Living Centers holds an ElderGrade of A (85 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Trucare Living Centers? +

Residents receive an average of 3.59 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Trucare Living Centers been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Trucare Living Centers accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Trucare Living Centers is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.