Poplars Care Home
Care home in Southampton
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About
Poplars Care Home is a 14-bed residential care facility located in Southampton, Hampshire. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — assessed as Good in the 2022 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 July 2022 · Last inspected 4 July 2022
People using the home described being happy with their care, and staff were seen positively by people and staff alike. Staffing was reported as sufficient to meet people's needs. Inspectors found that risks were assessed and managed, that medicines were handled safely, and that the home had a positive culture.
- People spoke positively about the care they receive and about the staff who support them.
- Staff and people said there were enough staff to meet needs, and medicines were managed safely with infection-prevention measures in place.
- The provider gathered feedback from people, relatives and partner organisations, used it to make improvements, and reviewed incidents and service quality.
- The rating has improved from requires improvement to good, and the provider acted on earlier guidance about falls.
- Inspectors recommended that the provider review its guidance on when a new fire risk assessment is required.
- Inspectors recommended that the provider access guidance on water temperature probes.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
128 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Southampton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £999 |
| 2025 | £1,014 |
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Local health safety net
Poplars Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE SOUTHAMPTON, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Southampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…
Lee Icango
To provide community transport in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals, groups and families who have need of such facilities by reason of…
Age Concern New Forest
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight
Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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