Poplar Grove

Overview of Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove sits at 300 West Ashe Street in Burgaw, North Carolina, and serves 60 beds of memory care. The community works with older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its stretch of Burgaw scores 59 for walkability, which puts some errands within reach on foot and leaves the rest to a car.

Forty-four residents live there now, so the building runs at 73 percent occupancy. For families who cannot wait months for an opening, that number carries practical weight. A community this size also keeps resident groupings smaller than a sprawling campus would.

Nursing services and staffing run around the clock here. The community also operates a program it calls Secured Living, which points to the perimeter management dementia care ordinarily demands. Continuous coverage is standard across memory care, not a mark of distinction, but it is a real feature of how the days are structured.

Dining is restaurant-style. There is a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area, plus transportation services for residents who need to get somewhere. Inspection records here stretch back over eleven years. The themes that recur across that span include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Medicaid is accepted, which matters because memory care rarely turns out to be a short arrangement. Families planning for dementia care are usually planning in years, and coverage pathways determine what stays affordable across that stretch. Poplar Grove is set up for older adults who need secured, supervised dementia care in Pender County, with families who expect Medicaid to carry a meaningful share of the cost over time.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #230 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th out of 387 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 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 536 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 #126 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 240 homes in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. 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
Dining
Library
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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (113% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (42% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% below)

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

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 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

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Overall Rating
1 / 5

Based on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys measuring health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Ranked 125th (tied) of 138 homes in North Carolina See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
0.00 / 200

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

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

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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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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.

Has Poplar Grove had any deficiencies?

Poplar Grove has had 98 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

Are there photos of Poplar Grove?

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

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