Nursing home · Poplar Bluff, MO
Oakdale Care Center
2702 Debbie Lane, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 · 70 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Palladian Healthcare
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 11, 2026, when they cited 3 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 11, 2026) it had 3 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 2.57 hours per resident per day here, 25% less than the Missouri average (3.43) and 33% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.25 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 57% over the past year, 1 points higher than Missouri (56%) and 12 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Oakdale 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 | 2.57 | 3.23 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.25 | 2.87 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 57% | 57% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 67% | 51% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 3 | 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 22 of 22 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | 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 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 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 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 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 |
| Oct 24, 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 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 24, 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 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and physician services | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 24, 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 |
| Oct 24, 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 |
| Oct 24, 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 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 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 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 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 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 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. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 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 |
Fines and penalties
No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.
Location
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Questions about Oakdale Care Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Oakdale Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Oakdale Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall (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 Oakdale Care Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Feb 11, 2026, when they cited 3 problems. The most common area was nutrition and dietary (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 3 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Feb 11, 2026) it had 3 citations, compared with an average of 6.3 for Poplar Bluff-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Oakdale Care Center been fined?
CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.
Does Oakdale Care Center accept Medicaid?
Oakdale Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (573) 686-5242 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.