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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 ·