Forest Healthcare
The Poplars Care Home
Nursing home in Maidstone, Kent
Operated by Forest Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
The Poplars Care Home is a 57-bed nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, registered to provide nursing care, respite care, and specialist dementia support. The home is operated by Forest Healthcare and caters to older adults requiring nursing or dementia-focused residential accommodation.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home as Requiring Improvement overall. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but Requires Improvement in the Safe and Well-led domains.
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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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
573 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,063 |
| 2025 | — | £1,187 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
The Poplars Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BOWER MOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Maidstone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge
We operate a range of services supporting older within the Borough including Day care facilities, Independent Living Service, Foot care, Bathing, Befriending, Exercise and Socialise sessions,…
Working Against Loneliness Together (Walt)
WALT helps to combat loneliness and social isolation in the ME5 postcode area of Medway
Mccabe Day Centre Group
Provision of lunches and other social activity for older people
Age UK Kent Rivers
Age UK Medway provides a range of support and care services for older people in the Medway and Kent areas. We are committed to providing high quality services enabling older people to live safely…
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01622 234732.
Part of Forest Healthcare
The Poplars Care Home is one of 15 homes run by Forest Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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