Princeton Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Princeton Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880May 8, 2024

  The facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility failed practice included: the missed opportunity for hand hygiene was true for 29 of 193 documented hand hygiene observations made by the facility and for 1 (one) of 32 observations made during a medication pass for the medication administration portion of the long term survey process. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than an isolated number of residents. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF807Feb 5, 2026

  Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure water and other liquids consistent with residents' needs and preferences were provided at bedside. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents.Resident Identifiers: #10, #13, #39, #49, #81, #103, and #113. Facility Census: 110. Findings included: a) On 02/02/26, Resident #103 had no drinks at bedside. The resident stated, I'm burning up. I need a drink. Please .I need a drink. On 02/02/26 at 03:20 PM, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #87 confirmed the resident had no drinks at bedside and stated, I'll bring her a drink. Resident #10 had no water pitcher or [NAME] Cup at bedside. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 5, 2026

  Based on record review, staff interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure dishes were cleaned under sanitary conditions in accordance with professional standards This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents. FACILITY:FACILITY. Facility Census: 110 Findings included: a) The following are general recommendations according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Services, FDA Food Code for each method. High Temperature Dishwasher (heat sanitization): Wash - 150-165 degrees F; Final Rinse - 180 degrees F. b) The facility's policy stated, The dish machines will be checked prior to meals to assure proper functioning and appropriate temperatures for cleaning and sanitizing. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Feb 5, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to maintain accurate and complete clinical records related to treatment documentation for two (2) of two (2) resident reviewed for brace use and one (1) resident for weight documentation. This failed practice had the potential to affect more than a minimal number of residents during the long term care survey process. Resident Identifier: #92, #4, and #7. Facility census: 110a) Resident #7 On 02/05/26 at 10:25 AM, during the record review a weight was documented on 01/15/2026 for Resident #7 in the electronic medical record. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 5, 2026

  Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to maintain an infection control program to aid in preventing the spread of disease. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect more than a limited number of residents during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Facility census: 110. Findings Include: a) Resident hand hygiene An observation of the noon time meal on 02/02/25 being served on 300 hall, revealed that room [ROOM NUMBER] thru #306 were served their lunch tray and no hand hygiene had been performed on the residents before eating their meal. During an interview on 02/02/25 at 1:10 PM, Nursing Assistant (NA) # 35 stated, We usually do wash their hands, but no I did not do it today. […]