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Princeton Health Care Center
315 Courthouse Rd., Princeton, WV 24740
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.
Princeton Health Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Princeton, West Virginia, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the West Virginia median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 18, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 47.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the West Virginia median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 25.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mercer Co. median | West Virginia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 77 | 38 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.5 | 66.7 | 47.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.2% | 44.2% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $28,060 | $8,021 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 123 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: West Virginia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Feb 2026, 8 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×12 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0642 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2023 |
| 25 Jul 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 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 West Virginia average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.2%, RNs 7.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | West Virginia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.4% | 14.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.4% | 15.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.9% | 10.9% | 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: non-profit, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Memorial Hospital Company | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1981 |
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 Mercer County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Healthcare Center | Princeton | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Mercer Healthcare Center | Bluefield | 123 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 82 | 66.7 | $28K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Bluestone Health and Rehabilitationabuse iconSFF Candidate | Bluefield | 60 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 77 | 128.3 | $133K | 18 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Mercer County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Princeton Health Care Center been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The West Virginia median is 38 per facility.
Has Princeton Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Princeton Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a West Virginia median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Princeton Health Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Princeton Memorial Hospital Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Princeton Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Feb 2026.
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.