Princeton Health & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Princeton, Kentucky, offering comprehensive care for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term residents. As a medium-sized care home with 104 beds, it operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The center provides individualized care for a variety of needs, focusing on post-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from hospital stays following events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries, as well as ongoing support for those who require assistance with daily living needs.
In terms of care services, Princeton Health & Rehab Center delivers tailored rehabilitation programs to help residents regain independence and return home where possible. Approximately one out of every three short-term residents have successfully returned home following their rehabilitation at the facility. The care team closely monitors residents for potential health complications; for instance, the occurrence of falls resulting in major injury is maintained at a relatively low level, and infection-related hospitalizations are addressed with swift medical attention. Emergency response and preparedness are also a part of the care environment, ensuring residents receive timely medical intervention when necessary.
Staffing ratios at Princeton Health & Rehab Center are structured to provide an average of nearly three hours of nurse staffing per resident each day, ensuring that both medical and daily living needs are consistently met. This staffing level remains consistent across weekdays and weekends, supporting continuity of care. The center emphasizes preventative health measures, with nearly all residents receiving annual influenza vaccinations to protect overall well-being.
To further enhance the resident experience, Princeton Health & Rehab Center works to maintain a safe, accessible, and private environment for residents' daily activities and communications. The care team continually assesses each resident’s condition and updates care plans to address specific needs, from medication management to assistance with eating, dressing, and mobility. Attention is given to maintaining the ability of long-term residents to perform day-to-day tasks with dignity and as much independence as possible. Special considerations are provided for services like dialysis, dietary requirements, and medication security, ensuring that all treatments meet professional standards of safety and quality.
The commitment to food quality is reflected in the center’s compliance with proper procurement, storage, preparation, and delivery of meals tailored to residents’ nutritional and health needs. Inspection and evaluation processes, conducted by state and federal agencies, guide ongoing quality improvements and ensure a safe, supportive environment. Princeton Health & Rehab Center is designed to provide a compassionate continuum of care, adapting to the changing needs of its residents while supporting their health, comfort, and quality of life in a welcoming community setting.