Nursing home · Poplar Bluff, MO
Cedargate Health Care Center
2350 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 · 108 certified beds · for profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 7, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 22, 2025) it had 10 citations, compared with an average of 6.3 for Poplar Bluff-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.75 hours per resident per day here, 9% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and about the same as the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.39 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally.
How Cedargate Health Care Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Poplar Bluff-area homes (9), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Poplar Bluff area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.75 | 3.23 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.62 | 2.87 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | — | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 51% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 10 | 6.3 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 40 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 22, 2025 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| 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. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 10, 2024 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Encode each residentâs assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | 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. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident rights | C | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
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Questions about Cedargate Health Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Cedargate Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Cedargate Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Poplar Bluff-area nursing homes is 3.0, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Cedargate Health Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 7, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was quality of life and care (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code D, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 22, 2025) it had 10 citations, compared with an average of 6.3 for Poplar Bluff-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Cedargate Health Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Cedargate Health Care Center accept Medicaid?
Cedargate Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 785-0188 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.