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Goldwater Care Princeton
515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 92 beds, Goldwater Care Princeton serves Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 14, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 42.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bureau Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 25 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.6 | 23.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 37.5% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Aug 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×4 F ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0809 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0809 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 29 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.4%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.3% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Goldwater Care Princeton Llc. Chain: Goldwater Care (11 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwater Care Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| 515 Bureau Valley Pkwy LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| Aci Equities, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Curis Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Goldwater Care Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/23/2025 |
| Hti Investor Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Taz Equities | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Ycd Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bureau County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure of Walnut | Walnut | 62 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 21.0 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Goldwater Care Spring Valley | Spring Valley | 98 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 23.5 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Manor Court of Princeton | Princeton | 125 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 20.0 | — | 13 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Bureau County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Goldwater Care Princeton been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Goldwater Care Princeton been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Goldwater Care Princeton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Goldwater Care Princeton?
It is part of the Goldwater Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Goldwater Care Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Goldwater Care Princeton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.