GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is a major weak point at 1 out of 5 stars, with 2.76 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspections are stronger at 4 out of 5 stars, quality measures are 2 out of 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: August 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.7582.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
0.55
Nurse aides
1.79
Weekend nursing
2.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.5%32.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.6%1.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.9%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.8%14.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.2%9.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.7%5.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.5%21.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.3%35.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
58.3%76.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—51.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited June 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of GOLDWATER CARE · 11 homes · 1.5 stars avg
Occupancy
77.9 residents on an average day (85% of 92 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 44 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.