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
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.66 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.42
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.98
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.27 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.08
All reported nurse hours · state 3.71 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.11
RN + LPN hours · state 1.44 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.66
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.24 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.54
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.45 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.59
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.50
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.60
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,169
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.04
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9939
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
6.90
Baseline 18.69% · Performance 18.23% · Measure score 6.90 · Achievement 6.90 · Improvement 2.23
Healthcare-associated infections
1.66
Baseline 5.77% · Performance 7.34% · Measure score 1.66 · Achievement 1.66 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.85
Performance 31.58% · Measure score 7.85 · Achievement 7.85 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Performance 3.08 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.66% |
10.72%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 60 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 6.07% |
| Discharge to community | 52.8% |
50.57%
2.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 49.02% · Lower 95% interval 41.77% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.17 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 71.43% |
95.27%
23.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 28 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 28 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.7% |
2.29%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 27 · Adjusted rate 4.38% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.34% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 8.33% · Lower 95% interval 3.59% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.41% |
8.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 54 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 8.47% |
42%
33.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 96.3% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 83.3% · Q4 88.9% · 4Q avg 92.1% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 93.9% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 17.2% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 12.1% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% |
| 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 · Q1 32.0% · Q2 25.9% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 30.8% · 4Q avg 28.3% |
| 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 · Q3 35.0% · 4Q avg 36.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 28.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 30.0% · Q2 31.8% · Q3 40.0% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 30.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 37.5% · Q2 20.7% · Q3 34.7% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 30.7% |
| 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 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 7.2% · 4Q avg 9.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 82.4% · Q2 89.5% · Q3 73.9% · Q4 74.5% · 4Q avg 79.4% |
| 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 · Adjusted 16.5% · Observed 15.8% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 82.1% |
| 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 · Adjusted 19.5% · Observed 18.4% · Expected 22.5% · Used in QM five-star |
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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