Coronavirus Update
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COVID-19 Second Booster Dose
The CDC recently released a recommendation for a second COVID-19 booster dose for certain persons. Specifically, a second mRNA booster dose could benefit people ages 50 years and older, as they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. People ages 50 years and older may choose to receive a second booster dose, if it has been at least 4 months after the first booster. We recommend that appropriate residents receive their second booster dose. The COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) are available. Please let your physician or nurse know right away if you or your loved one would like to receive the second booster.
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Palm Center
40 Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Awards and Affiliations
Palm Center is conveniently located just off Route 3 on Parkhurst Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. We offer LongTerm Care services with private and semi-private rooms available. Our facility is highly valued by patients and their families because of our quality outcomes and compassionate staff. Palm Center is an American Health Care Association Quality Award Winner.
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Services
- LongTerm care
- Neurological care and rehabilitation
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- On-site Medical Director
- On-site Nurse Practitioner
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Audiology care
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Physiatry services
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Scenic views
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pets Permitted
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Baby Grand Piano
- Guest Accommodations
- Smoke free environment
Libby Haidemenos, MBA, LNHA
Center Executive DirectorLibby has been working for Genesis HealthCare since 2008. She started her career with Genesis as a Dietary Aide. Since then, she has assumed roles of Resource Coordinator at the CareLine, Administrator in Training, and Assistant Administrator. Libby earned her Master of Business Administration degree with a Specialization in Healthcare Management from Southern New Hampshire University. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University. Libby has been licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 2013.
Dr. Dimitre Sirakov
Medical DirectorDr. Dimitre Sirakov has been the Medical Director at Palm Center for many years. He received his Doctorate at the University of Plovdiv in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He then did his residency at Jersey Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ. In light of the potential harm the pandemic poses for nursing home residents in particular, Dr. Sirakov is vigilant in ensuring the safety and health of Genesis Healthcare’s patients. He stands behind the initiatives and processes Genesis has put in place and says, Safety is our top priority! If you would like to speak with me, please contact the Center at 978-256-3151.
Lisa Ivey, RN
Center Nurse ExecutiveLisa graduated from Lowell Vocational School as an LPN in 2003. She graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College in 2010 with her associates degree as a Registered Nurse. Lisa began her career with Genesis HealthCare in 2015 as a staff nurse on the Powerback Unit at Palm Center. She became the Clinical Reimbursement Coordinator at Palm Center in 2017. She assumed the position of Center Nurse Executive in October 2019. Her focus as a Center Nurse Executive is on positive patient outcomes and quality of care.
Christina DiGiorgio
Admissions DirectorChristina is a graduate of Lesley University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. She has been working for Genesis HealthCare since 2013. Christina started her career with Genesis as a Resource Coordinator at the Genesis Care Line. She developed many skills in her 3 years at the Care Line that she uses daily in her role as Admissions Director.
Julie Cope, OT, MS, OTR
Director of RehabilitationJulie has been employed with Genesis since 2015 and started at Palm in October 2021 (previously at Courtyard 7/2019-9/2021). She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Rowan University (NJ, 2000) and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Alvernia University (PA, 2004). She enjoys facilitating the knowledge of Occupational Therapy to others, becoming a certified fieldwork educator. She has a passion for treating patients across the lifespan, in particular dementia care.
Elizabeth Meuse, BSW
Social Services DirectorLiz holds a BSW with a minor is psychology that she received from Westfield State College in 2012 and is currently working on her MSW degree at Salem State. She has worked as a personal care assistant for families with special needs. She also worked at a day rehabilitation program for 4 years doing direct care and case management as the program coordinator. Liz has worked in Long Term Care for the past 5 years. She started with Genesis in September 2020.
