Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

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Palm Center is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. The nursing home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Massachusetts average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Massachusetts average 32.7
Massachusetts average 7.24
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations.
Massachusetts average: 0.3
Massachusetts average: 1.5
Palm Center is located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
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3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Chelmsford's city center to Palm Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 10.46 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,163 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 101 | 0 | 101 | 20,233 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 55 | 1 | 56 | 10,421 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 9 | 27 | 3,681 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 11 | 2 | 13 | 2,012 | 72 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,452 | 90 | 99% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1,088 | 73 | 80% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,017 | 66 | 73% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 2 | 4 | 941 | 85 | 93% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 925 | 52 | 57% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 898 | 64 | 70% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 770 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 3 | 6 | 701 | 82 | 90% | 4.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 368 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 5 | 9 | 218 | 68 | 75% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 185 | 23 | 25% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 20 | 22% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 2 | 4 | 141 | 23 | 25% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 15 | 16% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 17 | 19% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 4 | 4% | 7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 12, 2023 · $9K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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