CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER
2350 KANELL BLVD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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How CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Missouri average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Poplar Bluff, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.5% — worse than the Missouri average of 23.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.1% (37% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Missouri average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.1% — worse than the Missouri average of 25.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Poplar Bluff.
How is CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 31.1% here versus 25.7% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 108 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CEDARGATE HEALTH CARE CENTER lag behind other Poplar Bluff options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff sits in Butler County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,028 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $42,227
- Median home value
- $116,400
Demographics for Butler County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Poplar Bluff.
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