Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC
5000 Windrow Drive · Princeton, NJ · 08540 · 6099871221
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Mb Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
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 March 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 31, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 31, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 17, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315370 · certified since September 4, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.