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Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, Llc

Meridian, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255315) · 89 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.76★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 483-5256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.

Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Poplar Springs Nursin… Poplar Springs Nursin…: 2★ 2★ MS average MS average: 2.76★ 2.76★ Trend Consultants chain avg Trend Consultants chain avg: 3.5★ 3.5★

About this facility

Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The facility is certified for 89 beds and reports an average of 80.0 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since August 10, 2005. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Poplar Springs holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.47 per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flags were present in the data provided.

Poplar Springs is part of the Trend Consultants chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.5 stars.

This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 43.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 89 beds and reports an average of 80.0 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Trend Consultants chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average rating of 3.5 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since August 10, 2005.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall score; this facility's are 3, 4, and 1 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6014835256 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6014835256 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255315?state=MS.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.