Princeton Health Care Center
Princeton, WV · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 515187) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (304) 487-3458 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Princeton Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Princeton Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.25 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 25.2%.
Princeton Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials noted. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Princeton Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 2004. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 113.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Princeton Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.98 for West Virginia. The facility's four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Staffing rating of 4 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 1 star. These separate ratings reflect different aspects of care and combine to form the overall rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.25 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.58 hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 25.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Princeton Health Care Center. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to available records.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data reviewed. Families should verify all current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates its ratings and inspection data periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Princeton Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the West Virginia state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.25 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.2%; its staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Princeton Health Care Center is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 113.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (4 stars here), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (1 star), and an Overall rating (3 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types like short-term rehab; please contact the facility at 304-487-3458 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 304-487-3458 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/515187?state=WV.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.