Princeton Health Care Center News
Covid update 12-3-20
Princeton Health Care Center (PHCC) is a Not for Profit, Skilled Nursing Facility. We are licensed to provide care to 120 residents and employ 162 dedicated team members. Our team continues to strive to be transparent with our residents, staff and our community throughout the Covid Pandemic. Our team has continually monitored the rate of […]
COVID-19 Update – Nov. 26, 2020
Princeton Health Care Center (PHCC) is a Not for Profit, Skilled Nursing Facility. We are licensed to provide care to 120 residents and employ 162 dedicated team members. Our team continues to strive to be transparent with our residents, staff and our community throughout the Covid Pandemic. Our team has continually monitored the rate of […]
COVID-19 Update – Nov. 24, 2020
Princeton Health Care Center (PHCC) is a Not for Profit, Skilled Nursing Facility. We are licensed to provide care to 120 residents and employ 162 dedicated team members. Our team continues to strive to be transparent with our residents, staff and our community throughout the Covid Pandemic. Our team has continually monitored the rate of […]
CMS Thanksgiving Guidance
Please see the latest guidance regarding nursing homes and Thanksgiving visitation amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic from CMS: CMS Holiday Leave Alert FINAL 11-17-2020
COVID-19 Update – Nov. 19, 2020
Princeton Health Care Center (PHCC) is a Not for Profit, Skilled Nursing Facility. We are licensed to provide care to 120 residents and employ 162 dedicated team members. Our team continues to strive to be transparent with our residents, staff and our community throughout the Covid Pandemic. Our team has continually monitored the rate of […]
A Big THANK YOU!!!
2020 has not been an easy year for anyone, least of all long-term care facilities. As the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, healthcare professionals working with seniors and those with debilitating medical conditions have been challenged like never before. Physical health risks, social distancing orders, and long hours have plagued the world of skilled nursing […]
Update Regarding Visitation – 10/21/2020
We at PHCC are closely monitoring the steady increase of COVID-19 cases in Mercer county. Unfortunately, we feel at this time that it is in the best interest of our residents to temporarily suspend visitation. This suspension will take place at 12:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 21st. We will reevaluate the situation on Monday, October […]
Do I need a flu shot?
Flu season is upon us once again and medical professionals everywhere are encouraging their patients to take care of themselves and take action to boost their immune systems in order to have the healthiest Fall and Winter possible. Though influenza is uncomfortable for all people, seniors and those with other healthcare concerns, as well as […]
Common Reasons To See A Speech Pathologist
When people think of speech therapy, they often imagine small children playing games that help them to eliminate stutters or lisps, but communication problems can arise at any age and it is necessary that these conditions are dealt with as quickly and effectively as possible. Many of the conditions that are common in older adulthood […]
How Physical Therapy Also Helps You Mentally
People usually end up in physical therapy as a result of an illness or injury that affects mobility in some way. Many seniors in skilled nursing care suffer from conditions such as osteoporosis, decreased muscle strength, or arthritis, that limit their ability to get around easily and without pain. Strokes, Parkinson’s disease, and infections can […]
Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Scientists have yet to find a cure or definitive cause for Alzheimer’s or dementia, but we do know that neither is an inevitable companion with age. Lifestyle habits can go a long way towards keeping the mind young and functional, and early dementia care can slow down the symptoms once they begin to appear. Though […]