Facility Watch Inspection 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
F0551 No 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
F0641 No 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
F0557 No 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
F0607 No 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
F0607 No 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
F0557 No 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
F0558 No 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
F0684 No 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
F0689 No 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
F0805 No 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
F0909 No 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
F0812 No 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
F0660 No 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
F0801 No 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
F0607 No 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