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Total health inspections
6
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Poplar Springs Nursing Center is an outstanding nursing home in Meridian, MS, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With its comprehensive care options, residents receive the highest quality of care for their healthcare needs around the clock. The community also participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease residents’ financial burdens.
Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Social events, celebrations, and a variety of recreational opportunities are also conducted to brighten residents’ moods and prevent isolation. Here, residents can reach their potential, accompanied by its wide range of services and nurturing environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
89
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.8%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Occupancy rate
90.8%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$9.5M
Operating loss
-$192.9K
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$9,539,850.00
Operating loss
$-192,899.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.7M
89-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
19%
Occupied Beds
17 of 89
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Nursing Home Facility
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
255315
County:
Lauderdale
Ownership & operating entity
Poplar Springs Nursing Center is administrated by Frank Land.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Brad Baker, Administrator
Care Services
Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
65 visits/inspections
26 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
5 routine inspections
6 life safety inspections
Results
22 with issues
43 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:July 24, 2025
Type:Routine
41 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
-16%
+8%
+10%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Meridian
91
No
0
-
90.8%
$9,531,733.00
$3,913,340.00
41.1%
82.60
5.0021
20
-16%+8%+10%Private Rooms
Queen City Nursing Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Meridian
84
No
53
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
Reginald P. White Nursing Facility
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Meridian
70
No
7
Diana S. Mikula
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Type of care:
MC
SNF
Community:
Meridian
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
255315
Occupancy:
90.8%
Home Revenue:
$9,531,733.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,913,340.00
Payroll %:
41.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.0021
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Bed Options:
Private Rooms
Places of interest near Poplar Springs Nursing Center
5 miles from city center
6615 Poplar Springs Drive, Meridian, MS 39305
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
116
Total Staff
103
Employees
13
Contractors
36,634
Total Hours (Quarter)
52
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 7.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
92 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.9%
of total hours from contractors
3,262 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 0 | 61 | 20,043 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 6,690 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,229 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,565 | 78 | 86% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 947 | 68 | 75% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 705 | 66 | 73% | 10.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 642 | 77 | 85% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 59 | 65% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 61 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 387 | 66 | 73% | 5.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 387 | 49 | 54% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 374 | 48 | 53% | 7.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 10 | 11% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 18 | 20% | 1.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
3.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
20 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 24, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Trend Consultants LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
88
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(3.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
67
(76.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(20.5%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
26
Total Specialty Beds
28.6%
of Bed Capacity
18
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
19.8%
8
Hospice Beds ⓘ
8.8%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
17.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
17.5
41% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.1
35% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.5%
54% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
36.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
36.1%
47% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.7%
16% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
5% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.7%
119% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.3%
33% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.2%
40% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.0%
32% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.3%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.60
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.60
48% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.97
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.97
38% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.88
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.0%
16% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
249% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
64.0%
24% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
36.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
36.6%
31% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.9%
22% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Poplar Springs Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.8%
↑ 0.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$192,899
↓ ~$320K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,119,484
↑ ~$316K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.0%
↓ 3.5pp vs 2022
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