Starfile / Massachusetts

PALM SPRINGS POST ACUTE

40 PARKHURST ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 · CCN 225508

Inspection history vs Massachusetts & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$8,648

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES

Facilities in chain

81

Chain avg overall

3.00 / 5

Inspection citations (25)1 actual harm

1. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2026-01-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2026-01-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for minimal harm

13. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0578Honor 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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-15 · Health · corrected 2023-08-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-07-12 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30

    Actual harm

Ownership

Other facilities in CHELMSFORD

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.