GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Goldwater Care Princeton has a Trust Grade of C+, which means it is slightly above average in terms of quality and care. It ranks #242 out of 665 nursing homes in Illinois, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide, and #3 out of 4 in Bureau County, indicating that there is only one local option rated higher. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from 13 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. While staffing is a weakness with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 42%, this is still better than the Illinois average of 46%, suggesting some staff stability. Notably, there have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign, but there have been concerns such as failure to provide bedtime snacks to residents and inadequate cleaning procedures in the kitchen, highlighting areas that need attention even as the facility works to improve its overall care.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Illinois
- #242/665
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Illinois's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Illinois. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 40 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Illinois average of 48%
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Illinois average (2.5)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Illinois avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 40 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect a resident from resident-to-resident physical abuse for two of three residents (R1, R2) reviewed for physical abuse in a sample of ...
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Jun 2024
13 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide for personal dignity during a transfer for one (R19) of 17 residents reviewed for dignity in a sample of 49.
Findings ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2.) R61's admission History and Physical, dated 11/9/2023, documents, R61 was admitted with a diagnosis of Severe Major Depressi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to perform physician ordered daily weights for one of one resident (R19...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. The facility's Fall Prevention Program, revised 11/21/17, documents Safety interventions will be implemented for each resident identified at risk.
R26's current Physician Order Sheet/POS documents ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure ordered nutritional drink for a resident with weight loss was offered for one (R26) of one resident reviewed for nutrit...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to perform an ongoing assessment of the resident's respiratory status ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a resident's dialysis fistula as ordered for one of one residents (R51) reviewed for dialysis, in a sample of 49.
Findi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents on Psychotropic medications have supporting diagnoses and identified targeted behaviors with monitoring for three (R26, R3...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents have knowledge of who the Grievance Official is, how to file a Grievance and where the forms are located for four (R11, R2...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored and labeled correctly. This failure has the potential to affect all 28 residents (R3, R10, R14-...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide snacks at bedtime for all residents. This failure has the potential to affect all facility residents.
The facility policy, Snacks, u...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement a cleaning procedures and schedule for the kitchen and failed to use appropriate utensils while plating lunch. This h...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Facility failures resulted in two deficient practices.
A.) Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to follow their policy on Water Management Program for Prevention of Legionella Gro...
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Oct 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to conduct a quarterly care plan meeting since admission for one of 6 (...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to administer medications safely for one of three residents reviewed (R3), in a sample of six. This failure resulted in R3 ingesting R2's medic...
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Sept 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of a potential misappropria...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop interventions to address wandering on resident Care Plans for two (R1 and R2) of three reviewed for care plans.
Findin...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete Elopement Risk assessment, failed to include...
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Aug 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0567
(Tag F0567)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident trust funds were accurate, monies due to residents were credited in a timely manner, and safeguards were in p...
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Jun 2023
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. R59's current Care Plan documents I am a smoker.
R59's current Smoking Safety Risk Assessment, dated 3/29/23, documents that ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility failed to perform hand hygiene and follow a Physician order during skin care for one (R26) of three Residents reviewed for skin care in ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to promptly act upon recommendations of the resident council group residents and failed to demonstrate the facility response to group recommend...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure all residents were informed regarding the facility Grievance process. This failure has the potential to affect all 66 r...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the Facility failed to staff a Certified Dietary Manager. This failure has the potential to affect all 66 Residents residing in the Facility.
Finding...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to serve meals at the scheduled mealtime. This failure has the potential to affect all 66 Residents residing in the facility. The...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain required safe serving/holding food temperatures for Resident meals. This failure has the potential to affect all 66 R...
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Jun 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to recognize an allegation of possible neglect for one resident (R4) of four residents reviewed for abuse.
Findings Include:
The Facility's A...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to protect one resident (R4) after a complaint of neglect of four residents reviewed for abuse. This failure caused R4 stress, anxiety and feel...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to record an inventory of resident's belongings for four residents (R1, R2, R3, and R4) of four residents reviewed for inventory of belongings ...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to address personal grievances and concerns voiced at monthly resident council meeting minutes. This failure has the ability to affect all 68 r...
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Mar 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement pressure ulcer interventions to prevent new and worsening pressure ulcers for one resident (R2) of two reviewed for p...
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Dec 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide timely mobile radiology services for one reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent falls for one reside...
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Jun 2022
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide range of motion to a resident with functional limitations for one of six residents (R43) reviewed for range of motion ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an entrapment risk assessment was completed prior to initiation of bed rails for two of three residents (R18 and R43) r...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide specialized physician ordered diets. This has...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide substitutes of equal nutritional value during meals. This had the potential to affect all 51 residents residing in th...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor food temperatures after being held in the steam table, maintain safe food temperatures of food being held on the stea...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to quarantine an unvaccinated resident upon readmission t...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- • 42% turnover. Below Illinois's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 40 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Goldwater Care Princeton's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Goldwater Care Princeton Staffed?
CMS rates GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Goldwater Care Princeton?
State health inspectors documented 40 deficiencies at GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON during 2022 to 2025. These included: 40 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Goldwater Care Princeton?
GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by GOLDWATER CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 92 certified beds and approximately 70 residents (about 76% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PRINCETON, Illinois.
How Does Goldwater Care Princeton Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Goldwater Care Princeton?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Goldwater Care Princeton Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Goldwater Care Princeton Stick Around?
GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Illinois nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Goldwater Care Princeton Ever Fined?
GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Goldwater Care Princeton on Any Federal Watch List?
GOLDWATER CARE PRINCETON is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.