Palmer Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Palmer, MA
CMS certification number225763
Contact & location
250 Shearer StreetPalmer, MA 01069
Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 289-9887
- ZIP code
- 01069 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 61
- Residents per day
- 52.5 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Wellman Healthcare Group INC
- Medicare certified since
- February 15, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.18 (state 3.86 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.59 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.86 (state 2.26 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.80 (state 3.48 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.1 (state 38.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 42.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 6, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 5 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-06 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. F0551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2026-01-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-12-16 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-12-16 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-09-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-08 |
| 2024-09-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-09-26 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2023-08-10 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-08-10 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ascentria Consulting Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalier, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mintz, Joshua (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Twomagnets LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellman Realty, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalier, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalier, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalier, David (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellman Realty, LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cavalier, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mintz, Joshua (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Palmer Healthcare Center?
Palmer Healthcare Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Massachusetts.
How many beds does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
It has 61 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.
Has Palmer Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Palmer Healthcare Center?
(413) 289-9887. The facility is located at 250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.