Cedargate Health Care Center
2350 Kanell Blvd · Poplar Bluff, MO · 63901 · 5737850188
108 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.82 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 22, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
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.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 17, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265205 · certified since October 25, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.