WATERS OF PRINCETON, THE – PRINCETON, IN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Waters Of Princeton, The

1020 W VINE ST, Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-5238
95 beds
All Princeton facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
68.26
Score /100
#9071
National Rank

#9071
of 14703 facilities
National
38.3% position
#370
of 507 in IN
State Rank
#3
of 4 in Gibson
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Princeton
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 47670
ZIP Rank






About Waters Of Princeton, TheWaters Of Princeton, The is located at 1020 W Vine St, Princeton, IN, reachable at (812) 385-5238. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 95.0 certified beds and serves an average of 60 residents per day. It is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting network (70 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-11-08. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Waters Of Princeton, The

Address

1020 W Vine St, Princeton, IN 47670

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 95 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
68.26
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#9071 of 14703 nationally – #370 of 507 in Indiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Waters Of Princeton, The may be considered for families with limited options in Princeton, IN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightWaters Of Princeton, The currently provides 3 hours 6 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.0% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 6 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours37 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 47 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $174,316. 22 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 82.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#9,071
of 14,703
National
Bottom 38%
#370
of 507
IN State
Bottom 27% in IN
#3
of 4
️ Gibson County
#3 of 4
#2
of 2
️ Princeton
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 47670
#2 of 2

Nationally, Waters Of Princeton, The ranks 9071st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 370th out of 507 nursing homes. In Princeton, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,684 nationally and RN hours rank #9,249 nationally (#363 in IN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 3.30 #9,510 / 14,703 #290 / 507 Below average
2023 2.93 #12,358 / 14,703 #430 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.36 #9,532 / 14,703 #334 / 507 Below average
2025 3.17 #11,861 / 14,703 #425 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.10 #12,684 / 14,703 #460 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank IN State Rank Note
2022 0.34 #11,887 / 14,703 #451 / 507 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.44 #9,394 / 14,703 #364 / 507 Below average
2024 0.44 #9,481 / 14,703 #368 / 507 Below average
2025 0.40 #10,608 / 14,703 #396 / 507 Below average
2026 0.48 #9,249 / 14,703 #363 / 507 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Waters Of Princeton, The is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-11-08. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (812) 385-5238 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Waters Of Princeton, The holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 68.3/100, placing it #9071 of 14703 facilities nationally and #370 of 507 in Indiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Waters Of Princeton, The receives a reported average of 3 hours 6 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 37 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 47 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $174,316. 22 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 82.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Waters Of Princeton, The ranks 9071st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 68.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within IN, it ranks 370th out of 507 nursing homes. In Princeton, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,684 nationally and RN hours rank #9,249 nationally (#363 in IN). Our composite quality score of 68.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Princeton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/indiana/princeton/

Contact and Location

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1020 W VINE ST, Princeton, IN 47670
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 95
Average Residents / Day 60 (64% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Gibson County, IN
City Princeton, IN
ZIP Code 47670
Approved Since November 8, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 155275
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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