Palmer Healthcare Center
Palmer, Massachusetts
250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA, 01069
Palmer Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.51 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.74 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.74 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 61 certified beds · ~56 avg residents/day (91% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Palmer Healthcare Center is a 61-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Palmer, Massachusetts. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on 3-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Its staffing levels are currently rated at 2 out of 5 stars.
Location
250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA, 01069, Palmer, MA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Palmer Healthcare Center?
- Palmer Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Palmer Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Palmer Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Palmer Healthcare Center?
- Palmer Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
- Palmer Healthcare Center has 61 certified beds.
- Does Palmer Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Palmer Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Palmer Healthcare Center located?
- Palmer Healthcare Center is located at 250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA, 01069, Palmer, Massachusetts.
- How can I contact Palmer Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Palmer Healthcare Center by phone at +1 413-283-8361.
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