Goldwater Care Princeton
515 Bureau Valley Parkway, Princeton, IL 61356
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How Goldwater Care Princeton Compares
Goldwater Care Princeton is a 92-bed for-profit nursing facility in Princeton, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.8%) is below the Illinois average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 92 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Princeton, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (62% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (39% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Goldwater Care Princeton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Goldwater Care Princeton with other nursing homes in Princeton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Goldwater Care Princeton, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Goldwater Care Princeton addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Goldwater Care Princeton doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.3% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Goldwater Care Princeton keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.8% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Goldwater Care Princeton?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Goldwater Care Princeton lag behind other Princeton options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Princeton
Princeton sits in Bureau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,231 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $55,549
- Median home value
- $103,900
Demographics for Bureau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Princeton.
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