01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-06 | 5 | 2026-01-06 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-09-26 | 7 | 2024-09-26 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-08-10 | 2 | 2023-08-10 | 2 |
CMS CCN 2257632026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Palmer Healthcare Center
250 Shearer Street · Palmer, MA 01069 · Hampden County
Certified beds61CMS provider file
Recent citation rows19current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
19 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-06 · HEALTHF0551Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-06 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-06 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-12-16 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-12-16 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-09-02 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-07-08 · complaint2024-09-26 · HEALTHF0557Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · HEALTHF0909Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-012024-09-26 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-302024-09-26 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-302023-08-10 · HEALTHF0660Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-252023-08-10 · HEALTHF0801Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-08-252023-08-10 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-052023-08-10 · FIREK0379Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-0403 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- CAVALIER, DAVIDIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2016
- WELLMAN REALTY, LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2016
- CAVALIER, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2016
- CAVALIER, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2016
- CAVALIER, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2016
- MINTZ, JOSHUAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
- ASCENTRIA CONSULTING SERVICES INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2025
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- TWOMAGNETS LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/17/2023
- WELLMAN REALTY, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2016
- CAVALIER, DAVIDIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2004
- MINTZ, JOSHUAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.18per resident day
RN hours0.59per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.80per resident day
Staff turnover55.1%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Massachusetts ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.