Palmer Healthcare Center

Palmer Healthcare Center is a senior care community located in Palmer, MA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Palmer area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (413) 289-9887.

Palmer Healthcare Center is licensed for 61 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 1/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Palmer Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 61
• Occupancy 86%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
• Annual staff turnover 55%
• Last health inspection January 2026