Palm Springs Post Acute
40 Parkhurst Road · Chelmsford, MA · 01824 · 9782563151
124 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,648 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
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.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
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.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2023
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.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $8,648 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 225508 · certified since July 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.