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Cedargate Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2350 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901108 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 18 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (64%)
  • High RN turnover (67%)

Below average in MO · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report long-term satisfaction, the facility has significant, recurring reports of poor hygiene and outdated equipment. Before choosing this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of resident rooms and observing staff interaction with residents in common areas.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

18 reviews on Google
Cedargate Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with long-term family members praising the compassionate staff while others report severe neglect and poor facility maintenance. Critical concerns include hygiene issues, outdated equipment like manual crank beds, and significant failures in communication and responsiveness.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff4.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
  • Long-term care consistency for some residents
  • Responsive to positive feedback

Concerns

  • Poor facility hygiene and cleanliness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staff indifference to resident pain and needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 20 analyzed

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5

How They Respond to Reviews

44%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that residents’ pain management and personal needs are addressed promptly?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding facility cleanliness; could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and how you maintain hygiene in resident living areas?
  • 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the best way for us to reach the nursing team directly if we have questions or concerns about our loved one's care?
  • 4I see that you actively engage with feedback online; how do you incorporate that input into your daily operations to improve the resident experience?
  • 5With 108 residents, how do you ensure that each individual receives personalized attention and meaningful social engagement throughout the day?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your facility's protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

They have, cow bells for call lights ( their excuse when questioned was , temporarily using cowbells to repair call lights.) Not true. Owner is too cheap to update as well as the 1950’s crank style beds with NO railing.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

My Mother expressed that she just gets pushed out by the nurses station to just sit for the half the day. We stopped by for an unannounced visit and was able to see my Mother completely naked from the hallway.

Family member · 2019☆☆☆☆

My mother has been at Cedargate for over 10 years, they make sure she is well taken care of and keep me informed.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★
Source: 18 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.35hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.82hrs
69%
All nurses + aides combined

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility52.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
52.8%
US
95.5%
MO
90.9%
Butler
93.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.2%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Butler
17.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.8%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Butler
13.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.2%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
Butler
14.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.5%
US
15.5%
MO
23.6%
Butler
15.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.9%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Butler
91.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility39.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.0%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
Butler
78.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility42.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
42.1%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Butler
81.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Butler
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Near state avg (12.0)

Cedargate has persistent problems across multiple surveys, with recurring issues in fire safety systems, resident care planning, and infection control appearing consistently from 2022 through 2025. The facility shows ongoing challenges with sprinkler system maintenance, care plan development, and infection prevention protocols that have not been fully resolved despite reported corrections. All deficiencies were found during routine inspections rather than complaint-driven visits.

May 22, 2025Routine
12
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0882Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0223Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0868Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

May 10, 2024Routine
16
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Nov 18, 2022Routine
19
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0585Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cedargate Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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