Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Palmer Healthcare Center
250 Shearer Street Palmer, MA 01069 (413) 289-9887
CCN
225763
Certified beds
61
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Nurse staffing
3.52
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.66 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 52% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected January 6, 2026
2 citations · Health
D
F0551No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 26, 2026
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 26, 2026
Inspected December 16, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0557No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected December 10, 2025
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected December 10, 2025
Inspected September 2, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected July 8, 2025
Inspected September 26, 2024
7 citations · Health
D
F0557No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0805No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0909No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
Inspected August 10, 2023
2 citations · Health
D
F0660No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2023
Inspected June 27, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0607No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 28, 2023