Poplar Care Strategies
Nursing Home · Loogootee, IN
CMS certification number155374
Contact & location
313 Poplar STLoogootee, IN 47553
Martin County
- Phone
- (812) 295-4433
- ZIP code
- 47553 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 62
- Residents per day
- 34.3 (55% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- January 22, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.63 (state 3.68 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.52 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.55 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.11 (state 3.24 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-18 |
| 2026-01-08 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2025-10-09 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-12 |
| 2025-08-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-11-01 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-09-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2024-08-09 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-01-08 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
| 2024-01-08 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,021 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-09 | Fine | $8,021 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Memorial Hospital (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Walker, Natalie (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jarosinski, Stephen (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malott, Gregg (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Poplar Care Strategies?
Poplar Care Strategies has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Indiana.
How many beds does Poplar Care Strategies have?
It has 62 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.
Has Poplar Care Strategies been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,021 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Poplar Care Strategies?
(812) 295-4433. The facility is located at 313 Poplar ST, Loogootee, IN 47553.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.