Palm Springs Post Acute
Chelmsford, MA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 225508) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (978) 256-3151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Springs Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Palm Springs Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
Palm Springs Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Palm Springs Post Acute is a 124-bed nursing home in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, averaging 112.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with certification dating back to July 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing at 0.50 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Palm Springs Post Acute is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which operates 87 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palm Springs Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Massachusetts state average of 3.04 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 43.3% and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 124 certified beds and an average of 112.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Marquis Health Services chain, which includes 87 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9782563151 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9782563151 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/225508?state=MA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.