Goldwater Care Princeton
515 Bureau Valley Parkway · Princeton, IL · 61356 · 8158753347
92 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Goldwater Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.76 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
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.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected September 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 29, 2023
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.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145437 · certified since January 28, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.