Marva Paris
Sep 2022
The people are great. I'm very thankful for the employees here. They had apart in saving my life. Very friendly.
The Waters of Princeton
1020 W Vine St
4.1(22 ratings)
Quick Facts
- Total units
- 95
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 95
- Inspections
- View history (76 citations)
- Medical Services
- Wound care and respiratory support available
- Rehab Stays
- Short-term rehabilitation for recovery and strength-building
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of The Waters of Princeton are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, caring nurses and CNAs, clean rooms, good food, and strong therapy services, while other reviewers describe serious understaffing and troubling lapses in medical care. The community offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care support in Princeton, Indiana.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and credited with saving a life
- Nurses and CNAs praised by family members
- Rooms and building kept clean and homey
- Good food and engaging activities like bingo
- Therapists highly regarded by reviewers
The Bad
- One reviewer reported understaffing and lazy, uncaring staff
- One detailed report of serious medical care failures and neglect
- One report of unresponsive management when concerns were raised
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Waters of Princeton is a senior living community in Princeton, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 22 reviews.
About The Waters of Princeton
The Waters of Princeton is a senior living community in Princeton, Indiana, offering memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term residential services. The community is designed to provide personalized care that encourages connection, comfort, and independence for each resident.
The facility provides specialized memory care programming focused on helping residents live fully each day. For those in recovery or rehabilitation, the community offers dedicated care aimed at rebuilding strength, confidence, and independence, whether for short-term stays or long-term support.
The Waters of Princeton offers a range of specialized services tailored to individual resident needs, including wound care and respiratory support. The care team works with each resident to address their unique health and wellness requirements as part of a comprehensive approach to daily living.
Types of Care at The Waters of Princeton
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.1overall · 22 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (22)
Olivia Shain
Aug 2022
No qualified nurses on duty!! Blood sugars are NOT monitored and insulin is not administered as it should be. They use a system in their computers that allows them to be able to fully lie about checking or not. They fail to physically report any glucose reading for diabetic patients. They house over a half a dozen diabetic patients and don’t even offer dietary diets for them. This place is a danger to any person that steps foot in the filthy doors, patient or not. Management is nonexistent and the DON-Tamesha avoided any type of resolution or responsibility and refused to speak to me because it was her “day off”. She stated she didn’t want me to have her number but happily gave her coworkers number up to avoid all responsibilities. It took calling an ambulance to the nursing home to check my family member out for someone to even talk to us. The staff do not care about your family members being here. They believed a renal failure patient with a blood sugar of almost 600 was not a crisis and allowed him to sit there all day without intervention. The employees are completely unqualified to be running a unit with physically impaired patients that require assistance. Night shift is nothing short of a dangerous situation with the lack of intelligence assigned to caring for these helpless patients. Staff failed to provide continued IV antibiotics causing my family member to get a secondary infection in the lungs causing respiratory distress and requiring draining and a chest tube. PT consists of moving to a chair and being left alone immobile for 2-3 hours. Call lights ring constantly and no assistance ever arrives. My family member waited 2 hours for bathroom assistance and no one ever came, he urinated all over himself and the urine remained on the floors for over 24 hours without anyone cleaning up. Patients are not bathed or assisted with so much as teeth brushing. The residents are smoking in the bathrooms which are connected to other residents rooms and stink up the entire facility. The utter disregard for the safety of these patients alone should warrant it be shut down. Not to mention the staff lying about what their positions are they hold. They attempted to make me sign a AMA form knowing it would instantly drop my family members insurance for his rehab and he would have no where to go. If this wasn’t a Medicare facility these employees would be jailed and the facility would be shut down. MALPRACTICE AT ITS FINEST. Don’t send your loved ones here unless you want them to die.
Colin Sokeland
Sep 2018
My aunt was here and she was very happy with the nurses and cna' s . Her room was very clean and she loved the activities were she played bingo. I would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of putting there loved one in for therapy or long term care.
Ronda Land
Sep 2018
Great place for your love one to go. Very caring and loving staff. Wouldn't think twice about sending my love one to this building. They serve good food, have lots of activities to keep them active and the building is always clean and very homey. The therapist are some of the best there is!! Don't take my word for it stop by and visit them see for yourself.
BodyShot Gaming
Jul 2016
Awful nursing home. Very understaffed, you might as well keep your loved at home. Very poor care. The CNA'S and nurses are very lazy. Charlotte Mattison one of the nurses was very rude, and uncaring towards my mother. I removed her and she is in a much better facility!
Government Inspection History
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 76 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 16, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 19, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026
Aug 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 25, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 1, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Jul 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2024
May 17, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Aug 28, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard21 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Meet other general requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Waters of Princeton offer?
The Waters of Princeton offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The Waters of Princeton located?
The Waters of Princeton is located at 1020 W Vine St in Princeton, Indiana.
What do families say about The Waters of Princeton?
Reviews of The Waters of Princeton are sharply divided: several families praise attentive, caring nurses and CNAs, clean rooms, good food, and strong therapy services, while other reviewers describe serious understaffing and troubling lapses in medical care. The community offers skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care support in Princeton, Indiana.
How did The Waters of Princeton do on recent health and safety inspections?
The Waters of Princeton had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 76 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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