Palmer Healthcare Center
Palmer Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Palmer, Massachusetts. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 Shearer Street |
| City | Palmer, MA 01069 |
| County | Hampden |
| Phone | 4132899887 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 61 |
| Average residents/day | 52.5 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 2002-02-15 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 1.86 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.72 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.59 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 3.18 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 2.80 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 55.1% |
| RN turnover | 66.7% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Location and contact
Palmer Healthcare Center is at 250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069 in Hampden. Call 4132899887 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Palmer Healthcare Center?
Palmer Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
How many beds does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
It is certified for 61 beds and averages 52.5 residents per day.
Who owns Palmer Healthcare Center?
It is a for profit - corporation facility.