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Palmer Healthcare Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

250 SHEARER STREET, Palmer, MA 01069

61 Beds
Medicare Since 2002

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250 SHEARER STREET
Palmer, MA 01069

About Palmer Healthcare Center

Nursing home overview and details

Palmer Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Palmer, MA, serving Hampden County and the surrounding community. The facility has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.8 residents.

Palmer Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2002, bringing 24 years of experience in long-term care.

Palmer Healthcare Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Palmer, MA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds61
Avg. Residents/Day54.8
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyHampden

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Palmer Healthcare Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Palmer Healthcare Center provides 3.04 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.57 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 57.1%. Weekend staffing averages 2.75 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.57
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.04
Total Nurse Turnover Rate52.0%
RN Turnover Rate57.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.75

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Palmer Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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About Palmer Healthcare Center

What is the CMS rating for Palmer Healthcare Center?

Palmer Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Palmer Healthcare Center have?

Palmer Healthcare Center has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.8 residents.

What type of facility is Palmer Healthcare Center?

Palmer Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Hampden County in Palmer, MA.

How many doctors practice at Palmer Healthcare Center?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Palmer Healthcare Center.

Does Palmer Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?

Palmer Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·