Care & Support Services
The Poplars Nursing Home
Nursing home in Birmingham, Sandwell
Operated by Care & Support Services
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (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 Nursing Home is a 58-bed nursing home in Birmingham, West Midlands, providing nursing care and specialist dementia support. The home supports older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and those living with dementia.
The Poplars Nursing Home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The home was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective, and Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 200 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,449 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 | — |
- 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 Sandwell council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £834 |
| 2025 | £892 |
What Sandwell council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Poplars Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, 1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birmingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell
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Part of Care & Support Services
The Poplars Nursing Home is one of 3 homes run by Care & Support Services 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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