SeniorCareRanked
Louisiana/Pineville
54
Fair

Tioga Community Care Center

5201 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Tioga Community Care Center is a 154-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in Pineville, Louisiana. It has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 54 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 68.6% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has no recorded fines. 7 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the COMMCARE CORPORATION chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score54/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating3/5 stars (= Average than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.2 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.30 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover69% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies7 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • High staff turnover (68.6%)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.2
RN hours/resident/day0.30
Staff turnover68.6%
RN turnover16.7%

Facility Information

Beds154
Avg residents94
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainCOMMCARE CORPORATION
Deficiencies (last inspection)7
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting Tioga Community Care Center

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Tioga Community Care Center reports 4.2 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

With 68.6% staff turnover (above the ~40% national average), ask: "Will my family member see the same caregivers regularly, or does staff rotate frequently?" Consistent caregivers notice changes in health sooner.

Ask about their most recent inspection

7 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.