Poplar Estates Retirement Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, TN
Poplar Estates Retirement Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbia, TN
Overview of Poplar Estates Retirement Center
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is a senior living community in Columbia, Tennessee, offering assisted living and memory care. Serving older adults throughout Maury County since 1998, the community is operated by Columbia Senior Living, LLC as part of the GoodWorks Unlimited senior living portfolio. The community has been in operation for over 27 years with 58 licensed beds.
The memory care philosophy emphasizes compassionate, resident-centered engagement through an approach called Through Their Eyes, which encourages caregivers to understand and respond to residents from their own cognitive perspective rather than relying on correction-based interactions. The organization’s faith-based values also influence the overall culture of care and the emphasis placed on relationship-centered support.
Alongside a variety of amenities, the community also provides the “Country Kitchen” nurse station, which was created to support direct visual connection between staff and residents while helping reduce the institutional feel that can increase anxiety for memory care residents. Restaurant-style dining with three daily meals is also available, along with housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, emergency response systems, and an on-site pharmacy support. The community also utilizes a Sammy Air Filtration system with UV-C technology as part of its wellness and environmental safety initiatives, while pet accommodations are available upon request.
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is ideal for older adults seeking assisted living or memory care within a well-established, relationship-focused community that combines specialized dementia support, residential comfort, and convenient access to healthcare and local services in the area.
58-bed community Rank #311 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 425 homes in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.
27 years in operation Rank #187 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 386 homes in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Tennessee 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 77 / 100 Rank #16 / 551Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 551 homes in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 4, 1998
ExpirationJune 16, 2027
License Number00000077
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is administered by Jennifer Nicole Diehl.
Owner NameColumbia Senior Living, LLC
Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call systems.
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Activities Room
Sunroom
Large Courtyard
2-Story Porch
Elevator
In-House Pharmacy
Beauty Salon & Barbershop
ActivitiesEngaging events and activities available
Specific ProgramsGallery & Floorplans
Operating HoursOpen 24 hours, every day of the week.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
3 citations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (25% below)
• Total citations (25% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (3 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Estates Retirement Center
Who is the owner of Poplar Estates Retirement Center?
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is legally operated by Columbia Senior Living, LLC, and administered by Jennifer Nicole Diehl.
Is Poplar Estates Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Poplar Estates Retirement Center has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Poplar Estates Retirement Center?
According to TN state health department records, Poplar Estates Retirement Center's license number is 00000077.
When does Poplar Estates Retirement Center's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, Poplar Estates Retirement Center's license expires on June 16, 2027.
How long has Poplar Estates Retirement Center been in business?
Poplar Estates Retirement Center has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Poplar Estates Retirement Center?
No, Poplar Estates Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Poplar Estates Retirement Center?
Jennifer Nicole Diehl is the administrator of Poplar Estates Retirement Center.
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