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The Poplars
Alsagers Bank, Bank, Stoke On Trent, ST7 8BA — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Poplars was rated
Rating published 29/11/2022. Read the full inspection report.
- 33 bedsRegistered capacity
- StaffordshireCouncil for care funding
- 01782 721515Care home's own number
- The Poplars LimitedOperator
- 17th January 2011Registered since
- The Poplars LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Poplars
The Poplars is a Care Home in Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, offering Residential, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
The Poplars was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by The Poplars Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04160329). It is the only care home The Poplars Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health conditions.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Poplars been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Poplars "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published November 2022.
What types of care does The Poplars provide?
The Poplars provides Residential, Dementia, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Poplars have?
The Poplars is registered for 33 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Poplars?
The Poplars is run by The Poplars Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 04160329).
When was The Poplars registered with CQC?
The Poplars has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, The Poplars Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Poplars care for?
CQC registers The Poplars to care for older people, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with mental health conditions.
Does The Poplars provide nursing care?
No. The Poplars 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 The Poplars?
The Poplars is in the Staffordshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Poplars?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Stoke On Trent, 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.