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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.
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About this community
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is administered by Jennifer Nicole Diehl.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 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• Total citations (40% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (3 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| Rosewood Manor, Inc. | AL NH | Columbia | 68
Facility
68
TN AVG
77
Rank
#138 / 259 | No |
77
Facility
77
TN AVG
32
Rank
#4 / 277 | - | 34
Facility
34
TN AVG
23
Rank
#27 / 228 | - | - | - | Rosewood Manor Inc | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Poplar Estates Retirement Center | AL MC | Columbia | 58
Facility
58
TN AVG
77
Rank
#179 / 259 | No |
77
Facility
77
TN AVG
32
Rank
#4 / 277 | - | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
23
Rank
#71 / 228 | - | - | Jennifer Nicole Diehl | Columbia Senior Living, LLC | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Morning Pointe of Columbia | AL MC RC | Columbia (West Meade) | 53
Facility
53
TN AVG
77
Rank
#194 / 259 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
TN AVG
32
Rank
#73 / 277 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28
Facility
28
TN AVG
23
Rank
#45 / 228 | - | - | J. Tyler Sneed | Columbia Senior Community, LLC | 393 days
Facility
393 days
TN AVG
461
Rank
#98 / 170 | 60 | 18.3% | 81.7% | 1.7% | 0% | 3.3% | 16.7% | 26.7% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 1.7% | 98.3% |
| Brookdale Columbia | AL | Columbia (Westwood) | 42
Facility
42
TN AVG
77
Rank
#229 / 259 | No |
27
Facility
27
TN AVG
32
Rank
#155 / 277 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
TN AVG
23
Rank
#5 / 228 |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
TN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#29 / 143 | A+ | Jennifer Massey | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 540 days
Facility
540 days
TN AVG
461
Rank
#68 / 170 | 62 | 24.2% | 75.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 19.4% | 22.6% | 14.5% | 12.9% | 27.4% | 1.6% | 98.4% |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
Poplar Estates Retirement Center is located in Columbia, Tennessee.
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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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