Public Record
Palmer Healthcare Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 61
- Avg. residents per day
- 54.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 15
- Fire safety findings
- 5
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-06
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Citations
15 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0551Generalpotential for harm
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0909Generalpotential for harm
Regularly 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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
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- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Palmer Healthcare Center?
- Palmer Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palmer, MA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 225763.
- What is the CMS rating for Palmer Healthcare Center?
- Palmer Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
- Palmer Healthcare Center is certified for 61 beds. It serves an average of 54.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
- Palmer Healthcare Center has 15 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Palmer Healthcare Center last inspected?
- Palmer Healthcare Center was last inspected on January 6, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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