The Waters of Princeton
1020 W Vine St, Princeton, IN 47670 · (812) 385-5238
For profit - Limited Liability company · 95 certified beds
The Waters of Princeton has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 11 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 16, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 16, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 16, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 16, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.January 16, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.January 16, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 16, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 16, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.January 16, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 16, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 16, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.January 16, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 8, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 28, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 10, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 13, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 2, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.May 17, 2024 · F0659 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.37 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.46 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 95 |
| Average residents per day | 62.7 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Riveroaks Health Campus Princeton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Home & Rehabilitative Center Oakland City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville Owensville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Waters of Princeton on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.