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Poplar Lodge
Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4JS — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Poplar Lodge was rated
Rating published 29/12/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 9 bedsRegistered capacity
- County DurhamCouncil for care funding
- 01388 730451Care home's own number
- Aspire Care GroupOperator
- 29th April 2014Registered since
- Aspire Healthcare LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Poplar Lodge
Poplar Lodge is a Care Home in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
Poplar Lodge was registered with the Care Quality Commission in April 2014. It is run by Aspire Healthcare Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06275755). Aspire Healthcare Limited runs 7 care homes in England registered with CQC, and is part of the Aspire Care Group group.
CQC registers the home to care for people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Poplar Lodge been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Poplar Lodge "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2022.
What types of care does Poplar Lodge provide?
Poplar Lodge provides Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Poplar Lodge have?
Poplar Lodge is registered for 9 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Poplar Lodge?
Poplar Lodge is run by Aspire Healthcare Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 06275755). The provider runs 7 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission and is part of the Aspire Care Group group.
When was Poplar Lodge registered with CQC?
Poplar Lodge has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since April 2014. Its provider, Aspire Healthcare Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Poplar Lodge care for?
CQC registers Poplar Lodge to care for people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Poplar Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Poplar Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Poplar Lodge?
Poplar Lodge is in the County Durham council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Poplar Lodge?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Bishop Auckland, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.