Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Overview
Poplar Springs Nursing Center is located in Meridian, MS, part of Lauderdale County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 34,424. 16.2% of residents are 65 years or older, .3% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Marion, Nellieburg, and Collinsville.
Our network provides data for 13 senior living communities in Meridian, MS with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Poplar Springs Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 91 beds with an average occupancy rate of 88.5%.
Resident council is available. Poplar Springs Nursing Center is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Poplar Springs Nursing Center reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
41.8% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 22.3% more than the nation and 19% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
10.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 3.8% less than the nation and 9.5% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
45.7% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 1.3% less than the nation and 4.3% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.7% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.8% less than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
C
3.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.1% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
12.9% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.7% less than the nation and 6.1% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
75.6% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 19.8% less than the nation and 21% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
6% of residents were physically restrained, 5.8% more than the nation and 5.5% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
90.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 2% less than the nation and 6.1% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
10.2% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.1% more than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
UTI
D
3.5% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.1% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1.3% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.3% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
8.8% of residents lose too much weight, 2.8% more than the nation and 1.3% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
A
7.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 10.7% less than the nation and 13.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
4.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 3% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
70.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 8.6% less than the nation and 14.2% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
68.6% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 8.1% less than the nation and 10.7% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
88% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 0.7% more than the nation and 2% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
66.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 9% more than the nation and 19.5% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
C
87.8% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 0.9% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
16% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 26.9% less than the nation and 12.8% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Poplar Springs Nursing Center provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Mississippi’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 37 minutes per resident daily, 25 minutes longer than the nation and 22 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 8 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes longer than the nation and 2 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 24 minutes per resident daily, 16 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 7 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 3 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
C
The registered nurse turnover rate is 50%, 1.9% lower than the nation and 3.1% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
A
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 40%, 13.3% lower than the nation and 14.5% lower than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.6 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Poplar Springs Nursing Center residents that require a hospital visit, Alliance Health Center is the closest, 2.15 miles away. Anderson Regional Medical Center is the next nearest, 4.33 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Walgreens, 1.66 miles away, and Mr. Discount Drugs, 1.71 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Avara -Lott Dmd Tracy D. Lott, Dmd and North Hills Dental Associates are 1.71 miles and 1.75 miles away. As for vision care, Econo Eyes is 1.68 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Northeast Park is 1.7 miles away, and Highland Park is 4.21 miles away. Mississippi Cinema Sound & Light is 1.68 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Meridian Community College – L O Todd Library Resource Center, 4.81 miles from Poplar Springs Nursing Center.
Nearby places of worship include East Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and Grace Fellowship Baptist Church. The former is 0.31 miles, and the latter is 0.49 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Vieux Carrie Salon is 1.57 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Griff’s BBQ and Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 1.17 miles and 1.44 miles away. News Restaurant and Waffle House are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, La Huastequita Taqueria Y Carnicera is 1.59 miles away, and Walmart is 1.62 miles away. Kinnikinnick Foods and Southern Gardens & Adventure are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at The Citizens Bank Of Philadelphia, 1.51 miles away, or Trustmark National Bank, 1.59 miles away. A F C Mortgage and Citizens National Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Meridian
June was Meridian’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 94°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 33°F.
The city saw 52.77 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 73% over the last 12 months.