I'm very pleased with this senior living community - the staff are consistently caring, attentive and friendly, the facility is clean, modern and well kept, and private rooms/independent apartments feel organized and safe. The meals are delicious, staff regularly check on residents and follow safety protocols (masks, temperature checks); overall supportive and comforting, with only minor areas that could be improved.
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Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.35·(31)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
4.6
Staff
4.6
Meals
5.0
Amenities
3.7
Value
4.4
Pros
Clean, odor-free environment
Caring, attentive staff
Proactive staff engagement and regular checks
Private resident rooms with en suite bathrooms and small sitting areas
Well-maintained, reasonably modern facility
Well-staffed facility
Supportive independent-living and assisted-living options
Quality dining and enjoyable meals
Visible infection-control protocols (temperature checks and mask use)
Accessible medical staff/physician presence
Cons
Limited in-room cooking facilities
Modest accommodation amenities
Gaps in personal-property management and secure storage
Narrow range of assisted-living services for higher-acuity needs
Unclear or limited activity and engagement programming
Summary of reviews
Overall impression: Poplar Springs Nursing Center is consistently described as a clean, well-kept facility with private rooms and en suite bathrooms. Review language indicates a reasonably modern interior and a generally organized, safe environment. The layout described — private rooms with small sitting areas and no in-room kitchenettes — supports modest, functional accommodations appropriate for independent and basic assisted-living needs.
Care and staff: The most consistent positive pattern is the quality of interpersonal care. Staff are characterized as friendly, caring, attentive, and proactive in checking on residents; family comments emphasize supportive interactions and staff engagement that contribute to resident well-being. There is also mention of an accessible physician and a generally well-staffed operation, which together suggest reliable day-to-day clinical oversight and responsiveness.
Dining and infection control: Dining receives clear praise — reviewers describe enjoyable, high-quality meals and a positive dining experience. Infection-control and safety practices are visible to visitors and families, with measures such as temperature checks and mask requirements called out specifically.
Facilities, activities, and management: Facilities are well maintained, but accommodations are described as basic rather than luxurious. A specific operational concern that emerges is property-management: at least one family cited loss of personal belongings during a rehabilitation stay, which points to a need for stronger secure-storage and inventory practices. Review commentary also implies limited in-room amenities (no kitchenettes) and a narrower service scope for residents with higher-acuity needs, so prospective residents requiring more complex care should confirm service capabilities. Activity and engagement programming is not frequently described in the available commentary; families seeking robust recreational or therapeutic programming should request details from management.
Advice for prospective residents and families: Poplar Springs appears to be a good fit for those prioritizing cleanliness, attentive staff, private rooms, and a strong dining experience in a safe, organized setting. Before committing, families should ask management about property-security procedures, the full range of assisted-living and rehabilitative services (especially for higher-acuity needs), and the facility’s activity calendar and resident-engagement offerings to ensure they align with the prospective resident’s expectations and care requirements.
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Medicare Ratings
2·/ 5
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Health Inspection
Staffing
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Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov
Location
Poplar Springs Nursing Center is located at 6615 Poplar Springs Loop, Meridian, MS, 39305.
About Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Poplar Springs Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility with 91 beds, including 69 private rooms and a 20-bed licensed dementia unit with its own private dining area, and the place runs as Poplar Springs Nursing Center, LLC, focusing on both long-term and short-term care for people with different needs, so some folks stay for rehabilitation, others for ongoing nursing help, and there's a team for in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as mental wellness programs and social services, which means residents get care that covers health and daily living, and you'll find the rooms fully furnished with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, cable, telephone, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, linen service, and kitchenettes, plus physician services, a four-member therapy team, registered dietitians who plan the meals, and 24-hour call systems with nurse staff working 12 to 16 hours shifts each day, which helps with comfort and peace of mind. The community serves three meals per day in casual dining rooms, offers free DIRECTV in each room, provides in-house beauty and barber services, and has amenities like a beauty salon, computer center, dining room, fitness room, gaming room, garden, outdoor space, small library, wellness center, and transportation options for outings or appointments, and there's pet-friendly living and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet throughout the facility. Residents can join daily activities, enjoy planned day trips, and participate in a resident-run activities program or community-sponsored events, which gives everyone the chance to be social or spend quiet time in private areas, and some nursing centers nearby also offer parking and additional transportation for non-medical trips. The community supports independent living with a maintenance-free lifestyle, resort-style amenities, and optional support services, and when it comes to care, assisted living services include help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while skilled nursing covers wound care, rehabilitation, and round-the-clock monitoring, and memory care gives specialized support in a secure environment for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, with therapies to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Dialysis care, respite care for temporary relief for caregivers, and transition training for returning home are also available, and the staff emphasizes compassion, dignity, and respect in everything they do, which is something you'll feel from the loving and caring caregivers. The cost for nursing home care in Poplar Springs is about $2,671 per month, and the facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, while the focus stays on providing a comfortable, welcoming, and supportive place that helps people keep their quality of life.
People often ask...
Poplar Springs Nursing Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
The full address for this community is 6615 Poplar Springs Loop, Meridian, MS 39305.
No, Poplar Springs Nursing Center does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health licenses care facilities and publishes the survey, complaint, and infection-control reports from its inspections.
License number
nh-255315
Facility type
Nursing Home
Special certification
Medicaid/Medicare – Dually certified
Inspection Reports
65
Reports
40
Citations
28
Complaints
8
Years
01 Aug 2025Revisit
01 Aug 2025Revisit
Found no deficiencies in emergency preparedness.
01 Aug 2025Revisit
01 Aug 2025Revisit
Verified corrective actions brought the provider back into compliance after prior deficiencies and recommended the status be restored.
01 Aug 2025Revisit
01 Aug 2025Revisit
Verified no deficiencies were found from the on-site survey and confirmed continued compliance after a desk review.
01 Jul 2025Inspection
01 Jul 2025Inspection
Identified deficiencies in smoke barrier walls lacking a 1/2-hour fire resistance rating, with unsealed data cable penetrations compromising two smoke compartments.
NFPA 101, 19.3.7.3; 8.5.6.2Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction
01 Jul 2025Inspection
01 Jul 2025Inspection
Found the smoke barrier wall lacked a half-hour fire-resistance rating due to unsealed holes around data cables, affecting two of six compartments.
NFPA 101 19.3.7.3; 8.5.6.2Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Construction
01 Jul 2025Inspection
01 Jul 2025Inspection
Identified violations of licensure regulations during a health survey. The notice required a plan of correction to be submitted within ten days.
01 May 2025Complaint
01 May 2025Complaint
Determined that compliance was restored after corrective actions.
01 May 2025Complaint
01 May 2025Complaint
Determined no deficiencies cited after a desk review and recommended placing back in compliance.
01 Apr 2025Complaint
01 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint about resident rights and found a staff member's inappropriate tone and delayed care caused a resident to feel dismissed and disrespected.
45.17.2Residents' Rights
01 Apr 2025Complaint
01 Apr 2025Complaint
Investigated and found deficiencies in resident rights and abuse investigation processes, including failure to treat a resident with dignity and to thoroughly investigate a verbal abuse allegation.
Determined that compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation was restored after corrective actions. A desk review concluded measures were in place to correct the prior deficiency and sustain compliance.
01 Oct 2024Revisit
01 Oct 2024Revisit
Found no deficiencies. The agency concluded compliance with applicable standards.
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Identified multiple deficiencies across environment safety, care planning, urinary care, respiratory care, medication handling, and infection control.
483.21(b)(1)-(3)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
483.25(e)Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter, UTI
483.25(i)Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
483.45(f)Free of Medication Error Rates 5 Percent or More
483.80(a)-(f)Infection Prevention & Control
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Identified that corridor walls and doors failed to resist smoke transfer per NFPA 101, affecting multiple residents.
NFPA 101: 19.3.6.2, 19.3.6.2.7Corridors - Construction of Walls
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Identified deficiencies in infection control, catheter care, floor safety, and oxygen tubing documentation.
45.21.4Urinary incontinence
45.21.11Special needs
45.40.6Floors
48.58.1Infection Control
01 Aug 2024Inspection
01 Aug 2024Inspection
Verified emergency preparedness compliance; all requirements were met.
01 Aug 2024Revisit
01 Aug 2024Revisit
Determined that compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements was restored as of 08/21/2024 after corrective actions, and recommended placing back in compliance.
01 Jul 2024Complaint
01 Jul 2024Complaint
Found that a resident on therapeutic leave did not receive all physician-prescribed medications for continuation of care. Specific meds omitted included aspirin, Basaglar Kwik Pen, Fiasp insulin, Miralax, Protonix, Silvadene Cream, and Zyrtec.
CFR 483.21(b)(3)(i)Comprehensive Care Plans
01 Jul 2024Complaint
01 Jul 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint about pharmaceutical services, resident neglect, and misappropriation of property. Found no deficiencies.
01 Jun 2024Complaint
01 Jun 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found misappropriation of a resident's pain medication.
CFR 483.12Free from misappropriation/exploitation
01 Jun 2024Complaint
01 Jun 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint about misappropriation of a resident's controlled medication; determined corrective actions brought conditions into compliance with the standards, though a past deficiency related to drug diversion was identified.
45.17.2Residents' Rights
01 Mar 2024Complaint
01 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint of abuse; found no deficiencies cited.
01 Mar 2024Complaint
01 Mar 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies after investigating a complaint related to abuse.
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging abuse and neglect and found no deficiencies.
01 Nov 2023Complaint
01 Nov 2023Complaint
Concluded no deficiencies were identified in relation to abuse and neglect allegations.
01 Oct 2023Complaint
01 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
01 Oct 2023Complaint
01 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging failure to notify hospital transfer, inadequate grooming, and inaccessible call lights. Found no deficiencies.
01 Aug 2023Infection Control
01 Aug 2023Infection Control
Found incomplete COVID-19 reporting to NHSN for 08/21/2023 through 08/27/2023. The reporting was not in the standardized format and frequency required by CMS and CDC.
CFR 483.80(g)COVID-19 reporting
01 Jul 2023Complaint
01 Jul 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies cited.
01 Jul 2023Complaint
01 Jul 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies after investigating a complaint. Determined compliance with Mississippi regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm.
01 Apr 2023Revisit
01 Apr 2023Revisit
Verified compliance with minimum standards and recommended placement back in compliance.
01 Apr 2023Revisit
01 Apr 2023Revisit
Determined that compliance was restored after a desk review, effective 04/19/2023.
01 Apr 2023Revisit
01 Apr 2023Revisit
Determined no deficiencies were cited after the annual recertification survey.
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Found that smoke barrier doors did not meet the required 20-minute fire resistance and failed to close and latch, compromising two smoke compartments. The condition could allow smoke passage during a fire.
NFPA 101, 2012 edition, 19.3.7.6, 19.3.7.8, 19.3.7.9Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrier Doors
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Observed failures to protect resident privacy and to store respiratory equipment, potentially affecting resident dignity and infection control.
45.17.2Residents' Rights
45.21.11Special needs
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies in resident rights privacy, respiratory equipment storage, and infection control practices.
CFR 483.10Resident Rights
CFR 483.25(i); CFR 483.65Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and suctioning
CFR 483.80Infection Prevention & Control
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Verified emergency preparedness compliance with no deficiencies identified.
01 Mar 2023Revisit
01 Mar 2023Revisit
Determined that prior deficiencies were corrected and compliance was restored.
01 Mar 2023Revisit
01 Mar 2023Revisit
Found no deficiencies.
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies related to life safety code during the survey.
01 Mar 2023Inspection
01 Mar 2023Inspection
Found no deficiencies during the 03/13/23–03/16/23 survey; in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operations for Alzheimer Disease/Dementia Care Unit.
01 Mar 2023Revisit
01 Mar 2023Revisit
Verified compliance with emergency preparedness requirements and found no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2022Revisit
01 Dec 2022Revisit
Determined back in compliance after a desk review confirmed corrective measures were in place.
01 Dec 2022Revisit
01 Dec 2022Revisit
Concluded that the operation was in compliance with minimum standards and recommended restoration of compliance as of 11/28/22.
01 Nov 2022Complaint
01 Nov 2022Complaint
Investigated an abuse allegation and found that a staff member physically abused a resident, supported by video evidence and investigative notes showing rough handling and placement in a chair.
Mississippi Administrative Code 45.17.2Residents' Rights
01 Nov 2022Complaint
01 Nov 2022Complaint
Investigated found staff physically abused a resident and failed to protect residents from abuse.
CFR 483.12(a)(1)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
01 Jul 2021Complaint
01 Jul 2021Complaint
Investigated three complaints and found no deficiencies.
01 Jul 2021Complaint
01 Jul 2021Complaint
Investigated three complaints and determined there were no deficiencies.
01 Dec 2020Infection Control
01 Dec 2020Infection Control
Found that complete COVID-19 information was not reported to NHSN during 11/30/2020–12/06/2020 in the required format and frequency. This failure had the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.
42 CFR 483.80(g)COVID-19 reporting
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Confirmed compliance with infection control requirements for COVID-19. No deficiencies were cited.
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies in the Covid-19 focused infection control review; compliance with CMS and CDC practices was confirmed.
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness during a COVID-19 focused survey.
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
01 Sept 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to infection control after a COVID-19 focused review.
01 Aug 2020Infection Control
01 Aug 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies during a Covid-19 focused infection control survey and complaint investigation.
01 Aug 2020Infection Control
01 Aug 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to COVID-19 infection control. The review determined compliance with infection control regulations and CDC/CMS guidance.
01 Aug 2020Complaint
01 Aug 2020Complaint
Confirmed no deficiencies were cited during a Covid-19 focused infection control survey.
01 Aug 2020Complaint
01 Aug 2020Complaint
Found compliance with infection control requirements during a COVID-19 focused infection control survey. No deficiencies were cited.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Found no deficiencies related to infection control during a focused COVID-19 survey.
01 May 2020Infection Control
01 May 2020Infection Control
Verified compliance with COVID-19 infection control requirements; no deficiencies were cited.
01 Mar 2020Complaint
01 Mar 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint of resident abuse and neglect and found violations involving staff abuse of residents and failure to report the incidents promptly.
§483.12(a)(1)Free from Abuse and Neglect
§483.12(c)(1)(4)Reporting of Alleged Violations
01 Mar 2020Complaint
01 Mar 2020Complaint
Investigated and cited violations for abuse and neglect involving staff and multiple residents.
45.17.2 Residents' RightsResidents' Rights
01 Dec 2019Inspection
01 Dec 2019Inspection
Investigated alleged deficiencies related to resident rights, privacy, transfer notices, assessments, care planning, and activities; identified multiple policy and care plan deficiencies.
CFR 483.10Resident Rights/Exercise of Rights
CFR 483.15Notice Requirements Before Transfer/Discharge
CFR 483.20(g)Accuracy of Assessments
CFR 483.21(b)Develop/Implement Comprehensive Care Plan
CFR 483.24(c)Activities Meet Interest/Needs Each Resident
01 Dec 2019Inspection
01 Dec 2019Inspection
Found deficiencies in resident rights and activity programming.
45.17.2Residents' Rights
45.27.2Activity Program
01 Apr 2019Complaint
01 Apr 2019Complaint
Investigated; findings are disclosed within specified timeframes after the survey.
01 Nov 2018Inspection
01 Nov 2018Inspection
Identified that PRN psychotropic medications were not limited to 14 days for two residents, and a policy reflecting the 14-day limit was not in place.
42 CFR 483.45(c)(3)-(e)(5)Free from Unnecessary Psychotropic Drugs/PRN Use
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