PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 4-star (above average) rated 61-bed nursing home in PALMER, Massachusetts. It has 5 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

palmer healthcare center

250 SHEARER STREET · PALMER, MA 01069
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.44
Total Nurse Hours/Day
2.93
RN Turnover
57.1%
Total Staff Turnover
50.0%
Facility Info
Beds
61
Avg. Residents/Day
56
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
5
Complaint Deficiencies
3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER has 5 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in PALMER?
Visit our PALMER, Massachusetts nursing homes page to see how PALMER HEALTHCARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.