We Care Group
The Poplars Care Home
Care home in Stockton On Tees, Stockton-on-Tees
Operated by Welford Healthcare
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- 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 run by We Care Group, an independent family-owned group that also operates other care and nursing homes. Located in Stockton-on-Tees in North East England, the home is registered to provide residential and dementia care for men and women, with 43 registered beds. The home's approach centres on a comprehensive level of care delivered in a setting designed to feel less institutional. The Home Manager has experience supporting people with several types of dementia, including frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia with Lewy bodies. The home also supports people who display challenging behaviour, working with families and the individual to reduce it and maintain a calm atmosphere.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Poplars Care Home Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 17 May 2023 · Last inspected 4 April 2023
Inspectors found the home has detailed risk information for people and that people and relatives felt it was safe, with clean premises, safety checks, and safe medicines management. Staffing feedback was mixed: some people said they sometimes waited for support, though inspectors found enough staff on duty and staff who knew people well. The service was rated good overall, with a recommendation to make sure daily care records reflect the care given.
- Staff hold detailed information about the risks people face
- The home is clean, safety checks are carried out, and medicines are managed safely
- People are supported to make choices and staff act in the least restrictive way
- The registered manager oversees quality checks and works with outside professionals and the community
- Daily care is not always recorded, and the provider has been asked to ensure records reflect the care given
- Some people said they sometimes wait for support, and recruitment has been difficult
- Some people and relatives said they had not been directly asked for feedback
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 600 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
591 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 Stockton-on-Tees council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £819 |
| 2025 | £866 |
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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 University Hospital of North Tees, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODBRIDGE PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Stockton On Tees
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Grange Day Centre Limited
Caring for the elderly in the community.
Woking Age Concern
To promote the well-being of older people in the Woking area and to help make life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
Teesside and District Society for the Blind
The Society offers a Social Centre, Home Visiting Scheme, Shopping Escort Service, Luncheon Club, Telephone Befriending Service, Equipment and Information Home Visiting Service, and Outings.
Teesside Dementia Link Services
We provide information, training, advice, emotional support and practical help to people with dementia and their carers, on Teesside, we do this through one to one support as will as group, and…
Part of Welford Healthcare
The Poplars Care Home is one of 57 homes run by Welford 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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