Poplar Grove

Overview of Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove is a senior living facility located in Burgaw, North Carolina. It specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, providing a safe and nurturing environment. The facility offers personalized care plans and a variety of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #232 / 389Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 389 homes in North Carolina for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #77 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 573 homes in North Carolina for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #127 / 241Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 241 homes in North Carolina for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 241. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
44 / 60
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyPender
License NumberHAL-071-015

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety FeaturesAdditional Security Features

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation Services
Maintenance
Restaurant-Style Dining
Library
Entertainment Room
Outdoor Common Area
Specific ProgramsSecured Living

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 98 deficiencies 33 inspections 0 penalties 27 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 4 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (113% above)
• Deficiencies per year (112% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (36% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% below)
Latest Inspection July 31, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 9846 This facility has 113% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (98 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 113% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2015. 8.94.2 This facility has 112% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8.9 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 112% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 32.2 This facility has 36% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 36% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 3321 This facility has had 57% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (33 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 2719 This facility has 42% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (27 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 42% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 82%90% This facility has 8 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (82% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 8% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 31, 2025 annual inspection found 9 deficiencies including medication errors, failure to implement physician orders, infection control lapses, and failure to notify social services of a resident injury.
  • Prior annual inspections documented repeated failures in medication administration, health care referrals, supervision, and staffing, with multiple resident injuries and abuse findings from 2016 through 2019.
  • Construction surveys in 2018 and 2025 cited ongoing safety and maintenance issues including non-operable exhaust fans, unsafe electrical equipment, missing fire safety features, and inadequate door locking systems.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Scores

DHSR Score
0.00 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Burgaw's city center to Poplar Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Grove

Is Poplar Grove in a walkable area?

Poplar Grove has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Poplar Grove?

According to NC state health department records, Poplar Grove's license number is HAL-071-015.

What is the occupancy rate at Poplar Grove?

Poplar Grove's occupancy is 73%.

Are pets allowed at Poplar Grove?

No, Poplar Grove has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Poplar Grove have?

Poplar Grove has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Poplar Grove?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Poplar Grove in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Poplar Grove?

Poplar Grove is located at 300 West Ashe Street Burgaw, Nc 28425, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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