Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC
Nursing Home Facility
5000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Pavilions at Forrestal is a sub-acute rehabilitation center with a comprehensive long term care unit. The Facility utilizes state-of-the-art therapy programs focused on providing services in physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and other therapeutic services.
Operated by Atrium Health, which runs 8 communities in our directory.
With 180 beds, Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Princeton average about 117 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 53%.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC. None of them caused harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Carnegie Post Acute Care at Princeton LLC offers nursing home care, hospice care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 180
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 53%
- Last health inspection February 2025
Resident & family reviews
From the moment I entered the building before my tour, I was blown away by the beauty of the facility. I was a little weary, but as soon as I met with Admissions, I was blown away. I decided to place my mother at the Pavilions At Forrestal in the Dementia unit, after a long, long time of thinking and bothering the place with pointless questions and countless tours. At first I was nervous, seeing all the residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia was extremely over whelming. Ill never forget the day I came in and walked upstairs and went into the unit and saw everyone singing and dancing, I normally come really late, and all the happy faces really made my heart melt, from the nursing staff to the activities staff that were there, they seemed happy to be there singing and dancing with my mother and not forced either. The finial days of the mothers life were very hard for me, and the entire staff, even the ones I have never met before, made an effort to come speak with me and tell me how much they care for my Mother. She was truly loved and taken care of there, I would live there myself if I had the chance. I have told everyone I met about this place, and will continue to.
by Susan A, Sep 2012