Skilled nursing · Johnson City, TN

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living

401 PRINCETON ROAD, Johnson City, TN 37601

5 / 5CMS 47 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

84

Top 16%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Solid. Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at None percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 2.03 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 51 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
2.03
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Tennessee state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
2.03
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.77
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
41%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445356
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds47
Avg residents44

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living been cited for resident harm?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living use antipsychotic medications?

Data unavailable for percent of long-stay residents at Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at Data unavailable for percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Tennessee state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living is located at 401 PRINCETON ROAD, Johnson City, TN 37601. Phone: (423) 975-1800. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living a special focus facility?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living compare to other Johnson City skilled nursing facilities?

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 84. The full Johnson City directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Johnson City directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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