nursing home in Johnson City, TN

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living

401 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37601 · (423) 975-1800

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living at a glance

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living is a 47-bed for-profit nursing home in Johnson City, Tennessee (Washington County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (2.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 13, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 52.2% per year (state average 48.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
47
Certified for
Medicare
Chain / affiliated entity
Signature Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
August 25, 1995
Resident/family council
None
County
Washington County
CMS Certification Number
445356

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.5 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.79 hrsTennessee average3.80 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.79 hrs3.80 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.06 hrs0.60 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.04 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.67 hrs3.31 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)52.2%48.9%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)39.1%43.2%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility2Tennessee average4U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)249Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)747.980.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Tennessee average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$22,907$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds47114107
Average residents per day438486
Occupancy91.1%74.8%80.9%

Short-stay residents

This facility1.6%Tennessee average1.7%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Tennessee and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityTennessee avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.6%1.7%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)83.4%79.8%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)87.9%79.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 13, 2026
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 26, 2026
May 13, 2026
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 25, 2026
May 21, 2025
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 2025
May 21, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 31, 2025

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest45%12/03/2018
SHC LP HOLDINGS III, LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest56%07/01/2016
JJLA LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2016
LPSNF LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2016
SPRING HOLDINGS, LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2016
STEIER III, ELMER
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2016
WHEATEN LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest—07/01/2016
HARRISON, JOHN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/24/2005
ALLEN, JAYSON
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living's rating?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Signature Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living and how do I contact it?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living is at 401 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Phone: (423) 975-1800.

About this data

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