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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 58 Rank #179 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 179th out of 259 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #71 / 228Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 71st out of 228 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #4 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 4th out of 277 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 4, 1998
ExpirationJune 16, 2027
License Number00000077

Ownership & Operating Entity

Poplar Estates Retirement Center is administered by Jennifer Nicole Diehl.

Owner NameColumbia Senior Living, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency call systems.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Sun Room
Courtyard
Porch
Elevator
Salon
ActivitiesEngaging events and activities available
Specific ProgramsGallery & Floorplans
Operating HoursOpen 24 hours, every day of the week.

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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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
3 citations

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 (40% below)

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

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 35 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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 DiehlColumbia 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 SneedColumbia Senior Community, LLC
393 days
Facility 393 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #98 / 170
6018.3%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 MasseyBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
540 days
Facility 540 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #68 / 170
6224.2%75.8%1.6%1.6%19.4%22.6%14.5%12.9%27.4%1.6%98.4%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Poplar Estates Retirement Center is located in Columbia, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

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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