Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Palmer Healthcare Center
250 Shearer Street · Palmer, MA 01069 · 61 certified beds
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About Palmer Healthcare Center
Palmer Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Palmer, Massachusetts. Its capacity is 61 beds, below the Hampden County median of 122 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Wellman Realty, LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 15 citations, the most recent on January 6, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.62 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (15)
Records from June 2023 to January 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 26, 2026.
December 16, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
December 16, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
September 2, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 8, 2025.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
August 10, 2023
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
August 10, 2023
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
June 27, 2023
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 28, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.62 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.04 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Wellman Realty, LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Massachusetts.
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