Nursing homes in Palmer, MA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Palmer, part of the Hampden area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Palmer, Massachusetts, residing within the 01069 ZIP code area, have access to one nursing home facility located in Hampden County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, this facility maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Palmer Healthcare Center stands as the primary provider in the city, currently holding a 4-star rating based on federal quality standards for staffing, health inspections, and clinical care measures.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Palmer
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Palmer
- All homes in Palmer score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- No home in Palmer reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Palmer Healthcare Center at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Palmer
| Palmer Healthcare Center WELLMAN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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