Tri-County Nursing Home sits in Trenton, Florida, at 7280 State Road 26, and runs as a non-profit facility with 81 certified beds and an average of 78 residents each day, and people who come here all have different needs-some need long-term care, some need skilled nursing, and others need help while they recover from things like surgery or injury, so there's a lot of services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a well-equipped rehab department, and there's support for folks who need extra help with things like bathing, dressing, transferring, meal support, or medication. The facility has a Skilled Nursing Unit with round-the-clock care, a Special Care Unit for memory loss, including Alzheimer's and other dementia, and even an Intermediate Care Unit for people who don't need as much nursing help but still can't live alone, and the nursing staff rotates at a lower rate than most places-nurse turnover is 35.4%, which is lower than the Florida average of 43.6%-though nurse hours per resident per day run just under state average at 3.73 hours.
Residents here can be part of a community that lets them stay even as their needs change, with Tri-County Nursing Home being part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), meaning they can move between care levels without switching to a new building, but this facility doesn't have independent living, so most people are here because they need regular help and skilled nursing. There are private rooms, most with private bathrooms, and all have cable TV, air conditioning, phones, kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi for folks who want to stay connected, plus there's areas to gather, like a community lounge, an arts and crafts room, a movie theater, and a big dining room with restaurant-style meals made by a chef and food service for all dietary needs, including allergies and diabetes, and folks can eat pretty much any time of day-even outside if they want, since there are sunny courtyards, walking paths, a gazebo, and relaxing green Florida landscaping.
Tri-County Nursing Home takes Medicaid, Medicare, Hospice, and VA programs, and it's certified by the state and holds Joint Commission Accreditation, plus it's won awards like the Governor's Gold Seal for Excellence in Long-Term Care and earned high ratings-a 5-Star rating from both CMS and AHCA, and it's been recognized as a top performing home by U.S. News & World Report. They do have both resident and family councils, so people can work together on decisions and issues, and the facility runs community-sponsored activities, music programs, arts, games, and regular social events meant to fight off loneliness-and there's transportation and parking for people coming and going. Folks who need support with memory loss or dementia can stay in a designated Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit with special supervision and activities meant for their needs, and others who want to focus on getting stronger have the Rehab to Recovery Program. The building has been updated with better accessibility features and offers full 24-hour supervision, a call system, and infection prevention programs, though some inspection reports noted past problems with infection control, food/fluids, and resident information, but these are tracked and addressed with ongoing training. Daily life moves at a gentle pace, with movie nights, music in the air, quiet spots for reading in the library, internet for those who want it, and a business room for paperwork or making a call. Tri-County Nursing Home has a steady record of compassionate care, focuses on comfort, dignity, and safety, and operates on the idea that everyone deserves quality care no matter their background or health situation.
