Palmer Healthcare Center
250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069
Palmer Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Palmer, Massachusetts. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 6, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since August 10, 202314 (Massachusetts average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
Get an email when CMS publishes something new about this home
One email per CMS update, only when something changed: a new citation, a fine, a star rating change, a new owner. Early access follows one home per address.
Email alerts for this home open soon.
CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 6, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 6, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 1 citation
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
Health inspection on December 16, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0557 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2025.
Health inspection on September 2, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on September 26, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 7 citations
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 26, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 20, 2022 from $44,441 to $45,582.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 10, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on August 10, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2023.
Citation K0379. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (413) 289-9887
- Last standard health inspection
- January 6, 2026 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 61
- Residents per day, on average
- 48.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Wellman Healthcare Group INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Massachusetts average (14 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CAVALIER, DAVIDDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/03/2016
- WELLMAN REALTY, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/30/2016
- CAVALIER, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/03/2016
- MINTZ, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
Questions
When was Palmer Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Palmer Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since August 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Palmer Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Palmer Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Palmer Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.