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Palmer Healthcare Center

Nursing home Palmer, MA

250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069 · (413) 289-9887

Overall rating 3
Health inspections 4
Staffing 3
Quality of resident care 1
Certified beds61
Residents on an average day52
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Medicare-certified sinceFeb 15, 2002

Ratings compared with Massachusetts and the U.S. average

MeasureThis providerMassachusetts averageU.S. average
Overall rating 33.03.0
Health inspections 43.02.8
Staffing 33.12.9
Quality of resident care 13.33.6

Nurse staffing compared with Massachusetts and the U.S.

MeasureThis providerMassachusetts averageU.S. average
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.183.863.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.590.650.69
Nursing staff turnover (lower is better)55.1%38.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover (lower is better)66.7%42.6%42.9%

Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the last three years.

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Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).