PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER — Nursing Home in PALMER, MA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 61 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 54.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 225763 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.13 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.32 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 6, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 6, 2026
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Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — January 26, 2026
Palmer Healthcare Center is a 61-bed nursing home in Palmer, Massachusetts. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Massachusetts average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility has a moderate overall quality rating and its most recent inspection found only non-severe deficiencies, which suggests no recent major regulatory problems. You should ask about nurse staffing levels and how they ensure enough direct care for residents, since staffing is below the state average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 3.12928 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER has 61 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HAMPDEN POST ACUTE — 3/5 — 4.8 mi
- LIFE CARE CENTER OF WILBRAHAM — 5/5 — 6.1 mi
- VANTAGE AT HAMPDEN LLC — 4/5 — 9.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.