Princeton Health Care Center

    315 Courthouse Rd, Princeton, WV 24740
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Grandma thriving after compassionate care

    My grandma looks and feels so much better since moving here - the staff are compassionate, patient, and genuinely caring. The facility is clean, smells great, and has a warm atmosphere; Tammy in admissions was kind, efficient, and made the transition easy, giving us real peace of mind.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.93·(14)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Patient, respectful caregivers
    • Supportive and efficient admissions process
    • Dignity-centered resident care
    • Noticeable improvement in resident wellbeing
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Pleasant atmosphere and decor
    • Friendly, attentive staff interactions

    Cons

    • Chronic understaffing and workload strain
    • Supervision gaps in the memory-care unit
    • Inconsistent clinical monitoring and timely intervention
    • Falls-prevention and safety-process weaknesses
    • Inadequate pet-interaction and animal-safety oversight
    • Communication and responsiveness gaps with families

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews describe a facility with clear strengths in interpersonal care and environment alongside operational weaknesses that affect clinical safety and consistency. Many families emphasize compassionate, patient caregivers and an admissions process that eased transitions. The facility's interior, general cleanliness, and pleasant decor are recurring positives that several families felt contributed to residents' comfort and wellbeing.

    Care and staff: Nursing and caregiving staff are frequently characterized as kind, patient, and attentive, and several accounts indicate residents experienced measurable improvement in mood and appearance after admission. Admissions staff were singled out for being efficient and understanding, facilitating smoother transitions. At the same time, reviewers indicate staff are often stressed and stretched thin; this workload pressure appears to affect consistency of care and the facility’s ability to respond promptly to clinical needs.

    Clinical safety and supervision: Multiple reviews imply gaps in supervision and clinical monitoring, especially within the memory-care unit. Concerns described include residents wandering, episodic paranoia, and delayed responses to common clinical issues such as urinary tract infections and hydration needs. Falls and other safety-related events were also mentioned in ways that suggest weaknesses in falls-prevention processes and post-event follow-up. There is also a serious allegation concerning animal handling that resulted in legal action, indicating a need for clearer animal-interaction safeguards and oversight.

    Facilities, dining, and activities: Specific comments about dining and programming are limited in the material provided. The facility environment itself is viewed positively — clean, well-maintained, and pleasantly decorated — and reviewers credit the atmosphere with contributing to residents' improved appearance and comfort. Because explicit information about meals and activity offerings is sparse, prospective families may want to request menus, activity schedules, and participation rates during a tour.

    Management and communication: Admissions and individual staff interactions receive praise for empathy and efficiency, but operational oversight appears inconsistent. Reviewers reported gaps in communication and responsiveness to family concerns during clinical events. The pattern suggests opportunities for management to strengthen staffing models, supervision in memory care, clinical monitoring protocols, falls-prevention practices, pet/visitor policies, and routine family communication to close the gap between staff intent and reliable, observable outcomes.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families: The dominant pattern is a contrast between strong interpersonal care and environment versus uneven operational reliability. Families seeking a warm, dignity-focused setting may find the facility appealing; those for whom tight clinical supervision, memory-care safeguards, and rapid clinical responsiveness are highest priorities should probe those areas during a visit. Suggested questions for a tour include current staffing ratios, memory-unit supervision protocols, clinical monitoring and escalation procedures, falls-prevention strategies, pet-interaction policies, and examples of how family concerns are tracked and resolved.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Princeton Health Care Center is located at 315 Courthouse Rd, Princeton, WV, 24740.

    About Princeton Health Care Center

    Princeton Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility that has been a trusted provider of care for over four decades. Founded in June of 1981, the center has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of its residents and the community, establishing itself as a cornerstone of compassionate healthcare. Proudly operating as an independent, not-for-profit organization, Princeton Health Care Center has built a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art care with genuine warmth and a family-like approach. The facility is nestled in a scenic country setting, creating an environment that is both peaceful and inviting while remaining conveniently close to local healthcare providers.

    This center is deeply committed to offering the highest standard of care in an environment that feels friendly and comfortable. Their approach to resident well-being is multifaceted and holistic, attending not only to physical needs but also the mental, emotional, and social aspects of health. Residents have access to long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services, with a broad range of on-site practitioners whose expertise collectively contributes to a comprehensive care experience. The skilled staff engages with each resident as if they were friends, family, or neighbors, ensuring that everyone feels valued and cared for.

    A key milestone in the center's history was the opening of the state’s first dementia care unit in 1989, reflecting a forward-thinking commitment to specialized memory care. Over the years, Princeton Health Care Center has expanded its services to remain at the forefront of skilled nursing, continuously striving to enhance the quality of life for those it serves. The care team takes particular pride in being able to provide vital services on-site, reducing the need for stressful transfers and keeping continuity of care as a central priority.

    Life at Princeton Health Care Center is vibrant and engaging, with an annual calendar full of activities tailored to residents’ varied hobbies and interests. The facility is much more than a place for medical support—it is a community that encourages socialization and active living. Residents can enjoy everything from games and crafts within the facility to outings for Whistlepigs baseball games, fishing trips, shows at the Chuck Mathena Center, musical events at local churches, facility picnics featuring live music, holiday celebrations, area fairs, and shopping excursions. This lively schedule ensures that there is plenty of opportunity for fun, relaxation, and meaningful connection, allowing residents to be as engaged or as restful as they desire.

    At its core, Princeton Health Care Center stands out as a place where professionalism and compassion intersect. The commitment to providing individualized, high-quality healthcare is evident in every aspect of the resident experience. The facility’s long-standing presence and innovation in areas such as dementia care mark it as a leader in the field, dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and families with dignity, empathy, and expertise.

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    Princeton Health Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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