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Poplar Care Strategies

313 Poplar St, Loogootee, IN 475538122954433WebsiteGoogle Maps
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1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
62
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,021

How Poplar Care Strategies Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IN average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IN average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IN average
2.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.63 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.66.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 8, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Martin County 65+
1,983
20.1% of county
County Population
9,863
Martin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Poplar Care Strategies is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Loogootee, Indiana with 62 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
62
Avg Residents/Day
34.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 22, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Martin
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
95.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 6 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$8,021
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 9, 2024
$8,021

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PULASKI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2022
WALKER, NATALIECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
JAROSINSKI, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
MALOTT, GREGGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Poplar Care Strategies and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
Poplar Care Strategies
Loogootee, INCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
Sycamore Care Strategies
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $30,921
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CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,740
Villages at Oak Ridge, the
Washington, IN14.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation
Washington, IN14.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
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Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Poplar Care Strategies
Loogootee, IN · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$8,021
Sycamore Care Strategies
Loogootee, IN
10.7 mi1/51/52/5$30,921
Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center
Odon, IN
12.5 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Eastgate Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Washington, IN
12.8 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
Washington, IN
13.6 mi1/51/52/5$12,740
Villages at Oak Ridge, the
Washington, IN
14.0 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation
Washington, IN
14.0 mi4/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Poplar Care Strategies?▾
Poplar Care Strategies has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Poplar Care Strategies cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Poplar Care Strategies participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Poplar Care Strategies had any health inspection violations?▾
Poplar Care Strategies had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $8,021.
What are the staffing levels at Poplar Care Strategies?▾
Poplar Care Strategies provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 1.52 LPN hours, and 1.55 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Poplar Care Strategies have?▾
Poplar Care Strategies has 62 certified beds with an average of 34.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 55% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Poplar Care Strategies?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana, including 1 in Loogootee. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Poplar Care Strategies?▾
On Google Maps, Poplar Care Strategies has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.