Cedargate Health Care Center
Poplar Bluff, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265205) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (573) 785-0188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cedargate Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of about 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Cedargate Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.75 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.39 hours provided by registered nurses. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover data was not reported.
Cedargate Health Care Center has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Cedargate Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri. The facility has been certified since October 1983 and holds 108 certified beds, with an average daily census of 54.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cedargate holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5 — the lowest possible staffing score.
On staffing levels, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.75 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time accounting for about 0.39 of those hours. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cedargate Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.75 hours per resident per day, with about 0.39 RN hours; CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 108 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 25, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cedargate scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; call the facility at 5737850188 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5737850188 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265205?state=MO for the most current CMS data.
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.