Independent Care Home
The Poplars Care Home
Residential care home in City of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Operated by Independent Care Home
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 an independent care home located in Thornaby, Stoke-on-Tees, providing residential, respite and dementia care for up to 33 people. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission to deliver care for both males and females, with a particular focus on supporting those living with dementia. Staff receive annual dementia training, and the home accepts residents with complex presentations including various forms of dementia.
The Poplars is rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission. It is rated Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, though Safe and Well-led are rated Requires Improvement.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
425 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £700 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia 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 Staffordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £898 |
| 2025 | — | £941 |
| 2026 | £700 | — |
What Staffordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Poplars Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Stoke University Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is AUDLEY HEALTH CENTRE, 1.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in City of Stoke-on-Trent
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Age Concern Stone and District
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For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01782 493329.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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