Nursing home

Palmer Healthcare Center

250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA, 01069

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Palmer Healthcare Center, with 15 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
61
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Hampden Co. avg 3.2Massachusetts avg 3.07This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Hampden Co. avg: 3.2. Massachusetts avg: 3.07.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

15
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32023
72024
32025
22026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)30.52%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.99%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.92%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Cavalier, DavidDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Wellman Realty, LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Cavalier, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Cavalier, DavidCORPORATE OFFICER
Cavalier, DavidOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mintz, JoshuaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ascentria Consulting Services IncADP OF THE SNF
Cliftonlarsonallen LLPADP OF THE SNF
Twomagnets LLCADP OF THE SNF
Wellman Realty, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Cavalier, DavidADP OF THE SNF
Mintz, JoshuaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Hampden County.

250 Shearer Street, Palmer
Hampden County · MA · 01069
61 certified beds42.1680, -72.3340

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
CCN 225002
Holden, MA443Not shown$0
Hermitage Healthcare (the)
CCN 225009
Worcester, MA233Not shown$0
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton
CCN 225014
Boston, MA555Not shown$0
Knollwood Nursing Center
CCN 225016
Worcester, MA543Not shown$0
Life Care Center of Leominster
CCN 225038
Leominster, MA441Not shown$0
Julian J Levitt Family Nursing Home
CCN 225040
Longmeadow, MA433Not shown$11,468

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Frequently asked questions

What is Palmer Healthcare Center's CMS rating?

Palmer Healthcare Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Palmer Healthcare Center located?

Palmer Healthcare Center is located at 250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA, 01069 in Hampden County, and CMS lists 61 certified beds.

Does Palmer Healthcare Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Palmer Healthcare Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Palmer Healthcare Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Palmer Healthcare Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.2 across 26 facilities in Hampden County, and 3.07 across Massachusetts. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Palmer Healthcare Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Palmer Healthcare Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
225763
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
61
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 6, 20260551DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 26, 2026
Jan 6, 20260641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 26, 2026
Dec 16, 20250557DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 10, 2025
Dec 16, 20250607DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 10, 2025
Sep 2, 20250607DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceJul 8, 2025
Sep 26, 20240557DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240805DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Sep 26, 20240909DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Aug 10, 20230660DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 25, 2023
Aug 10, 20230801FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 25, 2023
Jun 27, 20230607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 28, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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