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Palm Springs Post Acute
40 Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Palm Springs Post Acute, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is certified for 124 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Marquis Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Massachusetts median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 6, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 21.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Massachusetts median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Middlesex Co. median | Massachusetts median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.0 | 24.7 | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 33.0% | 37.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,512 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (72 in the county, 341 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Massachusetts average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Nov 2025, 18 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×4 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Infection control inspection | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Massachusetts average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.3%, RNs 56.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Massachusetts median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.7% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.5% | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 19.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Palm Springs Operator Llc. Chain: Marquis Health Services (87 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/28/2025 |
| Popular Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Marquis Limited LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Nutraco LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Marquis Limited LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
| Nfr 2020 Irrv Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Nutraco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2025 |
| Palm Springs Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Palm Springs Property LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Quinto Nexgen LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Reliant Pro Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2025 |
| Rsbrmk Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Tryko Nexgen Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Uak 2020 Irrv Tr | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
| Ukr Nexgen LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Middlesex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Winchester | 123 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4.9 | — | 15 May 2024 |
| Bear Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Stoneham | 169 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 16.0 | $16K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility | Framingham | 169 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2.4 | $9K | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Brookhaven At Lexington | Lexington | 49 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 8.2 | — | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Campion Health & Wellness, Inc | Weston | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.4 | — | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Care One At Wilmington | Wilmington | 132 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.0 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Carleton-Willard Village Retirement & Nursing Ctr | Bedford | 179 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 6.1 | $25K | 10 Jun 2025 |
| D'Youville Care For Advanced Therapy | Lowell | 33 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 9 Apr 2024 |
All 72 facilities in Middlesex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palm Springs Post Acute been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Massachusetts median is 27 per facility.
Has Palm Springs Post Acute been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palm Springs Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Massachusetts median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palm Springs Post Acute?
It is part of the Marquis Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Palm Springs Holdco LLC, Marquis Limited LLC and Nutraco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Palm Springs Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.