Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-08 · Fire 2026-01-08
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Loogootee, IN
Poplar Care Strategies
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $8,021 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
313 Poplar St, Loogootee, IN
(812) 295-4433
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
62
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-01-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.42
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.98
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.66
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.6
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.5
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.1% |
93.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.9% |
95.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.8%
3.8 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.1% |
24.6%
12.5 pts better
|
11.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.9% |
5.6%
0.7 pts better
|
5.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.3% |
23.5%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 36.1% |
14.8%
21.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
19.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.9% |
13.3%
15.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
12.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 30.4% |
11.7%
18.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
15.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.2%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.7% |
24.2%
6.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.2% |
4.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.4% |
81.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.5% |
10.5%
6 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.1% |
79.0%
3.1 pts better
|
79.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.5% |
22.4%
2.9 pts better
|
23.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-01 · Fire 2024-11-01
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-01-08 · Fire 2024-01-08
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-02-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-02-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2026-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-08
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-09
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-28
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-09-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-08
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,021
2024-08-09
Fine
Fine · fine $8,021
Fine
Ownership
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Jarosinski, Stephen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Malott, Gregg
Corporate Officer · Individual
Walker, Natalie
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
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