Princeton Health Care Center
315 Courthouse Rd. · Princeton, WV · 24740 · 3044873458
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 515187 · certified since June 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.