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Palmer Healthcare Center

250 Shearer Street, Palmer, MA 01069

Nursing Home Rehabilitation

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(413) 283-8361

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,908

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,908
  • Average State Price: $7,915
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Palmer Healthcare Center Description

    Palmer Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Palmer, Massachusetts. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    3.8
    Palmer Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Palmer
  • Ranking in State: 658 out of 664 communities in MA


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • High praise for the care received by residents, with staff commended for their attention and knowledge of each resident's needs.
    • Facility has undergone significant cosmetic repairs, improving its appearance and cleanliness.
    • Notable improvement in the facility's management, with the current Director of Nursing being highly praised.
    • Facility has managed to remain COVID-19 free, highlighting their efforts in pandemic management.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Several reports of neglect, including lack of outdoor activities and exercise for residents.
    • Issues with resident safety, including unmonitored wandering residents and loss of personal belongings.
    • Communication problems with families, including difficulties in reaching staff through the new phone system.
    • Legal and financial disputes reported, including issues with the handling of residents' Social Security checks.
    • Concerns about facility cleanliness and maintenance, including reports of mold and pests.
    • Reports of staff misconduct, including medication errors, verbal abuse, and neglect in basic hygiene practices.
    • High staff turnover and under-staffing issues, contributing to the facility's operational challenges.
    • Specific incidents of medical negligence, such as failure to properly manage a resident's diabetic condition.
    • Adverse experiences reported by agency workers, including claims of dishonest practices regarding compensation.

    Conclusion:

    While Palmer Healthcare has received some commendation for improvements and dedicated care in certain areas, there are significant concerns regarding resident neglect, staff behavior, facility maintenance, and management practices. Prospective residents and employees should carefully consider these mixed reviews.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Clinical Lab Services

    Dental

    Dietary


    Services

    Housekeeping/Laundry


    Activities

    Activities


    Room Amenities

    Wheelchair Accessible



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 15, 2002
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 61
    Total current residents: 52
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $54841


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-02-27 2020-04-10 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    2020-02-27 2020-04-10 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    2020-02-27 2020-04-10 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-24 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-07 2019-03-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2019-03-07 2019-03-21 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-01-18 2023-02-10 D Infection Control Deficiencies Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
    2022-11-08 2022-12-16 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    2022-11-08 2022-12-16 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 G Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2022-05-20 2022-06-28 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies 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.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-01-22 2020-02-28 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-16 2021-01-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-12-16 2021-01-08 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-30 2021-03-29 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-02-27 2019-04-05 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-12-16 $9,750
    2020-12-28 $650
    2022-05-20 $44,441
    2022-05-20 $68,370

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Palmer which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 18,261 (small town).
    • The average income is $63,238, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 30
      • Average Temperature: 52.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 145 days of rain, 33 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.59 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.6 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.85 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.52 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.61 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 156.0, Moderate Days 25.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Big Y
    0.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    5.5 miles away
    Randall's Farm & Greenhouse
    7.2 miles away
    Big Y Wilbraham
    7.2 miles away
    Big Y Ludlow
    7.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    MAIN / MAPLE
    4.9 miles away
    MAIN / NOKOMIS
    5.0 miles away
    Boston Rd & Railroad (Flag stop - signal driver)
    5.1 miles away
    Main & Merrill (Flag stop - signal driver)
    5.2 miles away
    MAIN / FOX HILL
    5.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.6 miles away
    country bank
    0.6 miles away
    Monson Savings Bank
    5.8 miles away
    LUSO Federal Credit Union
    6.7 miles away
    Berkshire Bank
    7.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Wing Memorial Hospital
    0.3 miles away
    Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of Western Massachusetts
    7.1 miles away
    Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center
    7.4 miles away
    Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts
    11.4 miles away
    Johnson Memorial Hospital
    13.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    RiteAid
    0.7 miles away
    CVS
    0.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    7.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    8.5 miles away
    Walgreens Pharmacy
    12.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Belchertown Dentist Family
    8.2 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    8.7 miles away
    Valley Dentists of Belchertown
    9.3 miles away
    Maha Family Dental
    10.9 miles away
    Oakdale Dental Associates, PC
    15.4 miles away

    Parks

    Chase Memorial Park
    0.3 miles away
    Burleigh Park
    1.5 miles away
    Thorndike Reservoir Water Supply Land
    1.5 miles away
    Lavoilette Field
    1.5 miles away
    Three Rivers Well Field
    1.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Church of Christ, Congregational
    13.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Eastfield Mall
    8.0 miles away
    Tower Square Mall
    14.1 miles away
    Sturbridge Plaza
    14.3 miles away
    Holyoke Shopping Center
    15.4 miles away
    Hampshire Mall
    16.9 miles away

    Culture

    Workshop 13
    8.0 miles away
    Esther B. Griswold Theatre
    12.1 miles away
    Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center
    12.1 miles away
    Appleton Auditorium
    12.5 miles away
    Fuller Arts Center
    12.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rondeau's
    3.4 miles away
    The Villa Rose
    4.7 miles away
    Papa Gino's
    6.3 miles away
    Route 20 Bar & Grille
    6.6 miles away
    Joseph's
    6.6 miles away

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