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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Princeton Health Care Center is a 122-bed skilled nursing facility administered by Stephanie Compton at 315 Courthouse Road in Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia. Owned by non-profit entity Princeton Memorial Hospital Company, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Occupancy stands at 95 percent, above the West Virginia average of 89.9 percent, and 91.2 percent of the current residents are Medicaid-funded, reflecting the facility’s deep integration into Mercer County’s long-term care infrastructure.
CMS rates Princeton Health Care Center 2 stars overall. Its strongest dimension is staffing, rated 68.8 percent above West Virginia average and ranked 3rd of 46 West Virginia SNFs for total nursing hours at 4 hours 49 minutes per resident per day. CNA hours of 2 hours 56 minutes per day are 42 percent above the state average, and weekend total nursing at 3 hours 39 minutes is 15 percent above average. RN hours are the notable gap at 29 minutes per day, 31 percent below the West Virginia average, and weekend RN coverage at just 7 minutes per day is 70 percent below the state benchmark, a meaningful concern for residents with complex clinical needs on weekends. Quality measure performance is the primary driver of the significantly below-average 2-star rating. The most significant long-stay outliers are antipsychotic use at 24.7 percent (87 percent above the 13.2 percent West Virginia average), hospitalizations at 3.38 per 1,000 resident days (82 percent above state average), and ED visits at 3.89 per 1,000 days (103 percent above average). Short-stay outcomes are also substantially below average, particularly ED visits during SNF stays at 25.3 percent (104 percent above average), and falls with major injury at 2.4 percent (217 percent above average). No penalties have been issued in the past three years. The inspection record shows a mixed but recent improvement trend. The January 2025 complaint investigation found the facility in full substantial compliance with zero deficiencies. The May 2024 annual survey was more significant, citing 16 care deficiencies across resident dignity, care planning, psychotropic medication consent, trauma-informed care, infection control, and privacy, plus 3 fire safety deficiencies related to fire barriers and smoke barrier doors, with one complaint substantiated. All were corrected. The July 2023 annual survey found 11 care and 9 fire safety deficiencies, also corrected. The 2022 annual survey cited 10 deficiencies including infection control, catheter care, and resident privacy lapses.
The facility provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and long-term skilled nursing care, with a doctor on staff and wheelchair-accessible facilities. The Active Resident Council and Nurse Aide Training program round out the community’s on-site programs.
Princeton Health Care Center is best for Mercer County and southern West Virginia residents needing long-term Medicaid-funded skilled nursing, particularly those who benefit from the facility’s strong CNA coverage and non-profit hospital affiliation. Families should weigh the quality measure data and the latest inspection record carefully alongside the staffing strengths when deciding.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 3rd out of 46 homes in West Virginia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 29m per day | ▼ 31% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 3m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 56m per day | ▲ 42% State avg: 2h 4m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 39m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 11m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 7m per day | ▼ 70% State avg: 23m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the West Virginia average: 89.9%Princeton Health Care Center is legally operated by Princeton Health Care Center, and administrated by Stephanie Compton.
In West Virginia, the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Health Facility Licensure is responsible for the unannounced inspection and certification of all senior care facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the West Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 319 | 249 | This facility has 28% more total deficiencies than a typical West Virginia nursing home (319 vs. WV avg 249).↑ 28% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 31.9 | 14.6 | This facility has 118% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical West Virginia nursing home (31.9 vs. WV avg 14.6).↑ 118% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | WV Average | vs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 10 | 17 | This facility has 41% fewer total inspections than a typical West Virginia nursing home (10 vs. WV avg 17).↓ 41% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
West Virginia average 4.8
Last Health inspection on May 2024
West Virginia average 43.1
West Virginia average 9.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
40 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 41 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 0.8
100% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with West Virginia average
0% compared with West Virginia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
4.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 27 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
27
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 78 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
78
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,256 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 78 | 0 | 78 | 29,501 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 11,077 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,218 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,308 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,329 | 86 | 93% | 4.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,127 | 76 | 83% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,102 | 78 | 85% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,099 | 71 | 77% | 8.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 880 | 71 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 470 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 353 | 61 | 66% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 273 | 54 | 59% | 5.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 227 | 26 | 28% | 8.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 9% | 6.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3% | 0.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.1
7% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.0
In line with West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 21.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.0%
In line with West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 18.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.9%
9% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.2%
11% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
26% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.7%
16% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
15% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
5% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
80% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
24.7%
87% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.0%
In line with West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 96.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 97.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.38
82% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 1.86
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.89
103% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 1.92
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
25% better than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 78.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
308% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 1.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.1%
22% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
25.3%
104% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 12.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.4%
217% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.1%
27% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
31.4%
38% worse than West Virginia averageWest Virginia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
114Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Princeton Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #6 / 46Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 46 homes in West Virginia for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the West Virginia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Princeton's city center to Princeton Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Princeton Health Care Center is located in PRINCETON, West Virginia.
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Princeton Health Care Center has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to WV state health department records, Princeton Health Care Center's license number is 89.
Princeton Health Care Center's occupancy is 95%.
Stephanie Compton is the administrator of Princeton Health Care Center.
Princeton Health Care Center has 122 beds.
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Princeton Health Care Center is located at 315 COURTHOUSE RD.
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