Poplar Care Strategies
313 Poplar St · Loogootee, IN · 47553 · 8122954433
62 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,021 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
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.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 28, 2024 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155374 · certified since January 22, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.