PALM SPRINGS POST ACUTE

40 PARKHURST ROAD, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824 · CCN 225508 · 124 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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28 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

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Serious inspection findings

2023-07-12 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.29

state median 3.36

Weekend staffing gap

−8%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.28

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

43%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

CMS records no penalties for this facility.

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

RIVERSIDE POST ACUTE (JACKSONVILLE, FL) — CMS overall3 of 5
WEST GABLES HEALTH CARE CENTER (MIAMI, FL) — CMS overall5 of 5
DOBSON PLAZA (EVANSTON, IL) — CMS overall5 of 5
BIRCHWOOD PLAZA (CHICAGO, IL) — CMS overall4 of 5
BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER (SALISBURY, MD) — CMS overall1 of 5
ORCHARD HILL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (TOWSON, MD) — CMS overall2 of 5
COLLINGSWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (ROCKVILLE, MD) — CMS overall2 of 5
WESTGATE HILLS REHAB & HEALTHCARE CTR (BALTIMORE, MD) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 26

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-03-26	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-26	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-26	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-09	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-12-09	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-20	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0604	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-18	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0636	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0644	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-24	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-15	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-07-12	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-07-12	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “PALM SPRINGS POST ACUTE, CHELMSFORD” at medicare.gov/care-compare.