Cedargate Health Care Center
Poplar Bluff, Missouri · CCN 265205
21 surveys since 2011, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 156
- Surveys
- 21
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 108
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Butler · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1983
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 118 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Missouri.
Last survey on record
May 7, 2026
186 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.75 | 3.32 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.39 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3075.0% | E37.5% | F512.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C25.0% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5842×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F6902×
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Cedargate Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 22, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. These practices had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 55. Review of the facility's policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, revised 07/2014, showed: - Foods shall be received and stored in a manner that complies with safe food handling practices, food services or other designated staff will maintain clean food storage areas at all times; -When food is delivered to the facility, it will be inspected for safe transport and quality before being accepted; - Food in designated dry storage areas shall be kept off the floor (at least 18 inches) and clear of sprinkler heads,… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814May 22, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain a cover on the trash containers within the kitchen and failed to ensure the dumpster was maintained to keep pests out and/or to keep the garbage contained in the dumpsters. This failure had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 55. Review of the facility's policy titled, Garbage and Rubbish Disposal, undated, showed: - All garbage and rubbish containers shall be provided with tight fitting lids or covers and must be kept covered when stored or not in continuous use; - Outside dumpsters provided by garbage pick up services will be kept closed and free of surrounding litter. 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF881May 22, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) that included an antibiotic stewardship program to include an infection surveillance program and antibiotic use protocols. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 55. Review of the facility's policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship, revised July 2016, showed: - Antibiotics will be prescribed and administered to the residents under the guidance of the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program; - The purpose of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program is to monitor the use of antibiotics in the residents. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882May 22, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure at least one person with specialized training in infection prevention and control for the Infection Preventionist (IP - a professional who assures healthcare workers and residents are doing everything possible to prevent infection) was responsible for the duties of the position. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 55. Review of the facility's policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship - Staff and Clinician Training and Roles, last revised July 2016, showed: - The IP will audit and the Director of Nursing (DON) will provide feedback to providers on antibiotic prescribing practices; - The IP will monitor over time and report to the Infection Prevention and Control Committee… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 10, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and distribute food under sanitary conditions, increasing the risk of cross-contamination and food-borne illness. These practices had the potential to affect all residents. The facility census was 49. The facility did not provide a kitchen policy. Review of the facility's policy titled, Food Preparation and Service, revised 07/2014, showed: - Only pasteurized shell eggs will be cooked and served when residents request undercooked, soft-served or sunny side up eggs and preparing foods that will not be thoroughly cooked example (e.g.) hollandaise sauce, French toast, ice cream, et cetera (etc); - Unpasteurized eggs will be cooked until all parts of the egg (yolk and whites) are completely firm. 1. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 156 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 7, 2026Complaint1 finding
- May 22, 2025Standard9 findings
- May 10, 2024Standard15 findings
- Nov 18, 2022Standard15 findings
- Feb 28, 2020Standard8 findings
- Oct 11, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jun 20, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Apr 4, 2019Standard18 findings · 1 harm
Show the 13 earlier surveys
- Mar 9, 2018Standard3 findings
- Apr 27, 2017Standard20 findings
- Jun 9, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Feb 19, 2016Standard8 findings
- Jan 8, 2015Standard8 findings
- Sep 11, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Feb 28, 2014Standard4 findings
- Jan 24, 2013—7 findings
- Sep 14, 2012—2 findings
- Jul 20, 2012—17 findings · 2 harm
- Feb 17, 2012—6 findings
- Oct 14, 2011—1 finding
- Jan 27, 2011—8 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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