POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES — Nursing Home in LOOGOOTEE, IN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 62 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 38.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 155374 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.87 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.72 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES had 10 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 8, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 8, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level E)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. (Level E)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Level E)Corrected — February 17, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — February 17, 2026
Poplar Care Strategies is a 62-bed nursing home in Loogootee, Indiana. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the Indiana average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 10 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s staffing level looks somewhat stronger than others in the area, which can help with day-to-day care. You should ask about the facility’s medication management practices — specifically how they secure and label medicines and how they review and reduce psychotropic drugs — since those areas were noted on the inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES Medicare and Medicaid certified?
POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES's CMS star rating?
POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES?
POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES reports 3.86873 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES had 10 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES have?
POPLAR CARE STRATEGIES has 62 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.