Poplars Care Centre

Logo of Poplars Care Centre, a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, offering older person care, dementia care, mental health care and learning disability and autism support.

Poplars Care Centre is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent (ME16 8SU). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Poplars Care Centre

We provide nursing care in Maidstone for people whose needs are complex enough to require qualified nurses alongside day to day support. The people we care for include older people, those living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, people with loss of sight or hearing and people whose difficulties have involved alcohol or drugs. Work of this kind cannot run on routine alone. It takes nurses on duty so that medication, pain, wounds, continence and difficulties with eating, drinking and moving are managed properly and without waiting, and it takes staff who know each person well enough to see a change before it becomes a crisis. Where somebody is autistic or has a learning disability, the way care is offered often matters more than what is offered, so we pay attention to how a person communicates and what helps them feel safe. We also take people as they are. Several of those we care for have had a difficult road and met plenty of judgement along the way, and they will not meet it from us. Respite stays are available as well as longer places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please come and see us and ask whatever you need to.

Care provided at Poplars Care Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Poplars Care Centre compares in Maidstone

Measured against the 40 care homes for older people registered in Maidstone. The dark dot is this home.

Size
71 places. Larger than 35 of the 40 homes. The local average is 44 places.
CQC rating
Good. 29 of the 40 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report
12 August 2024. 15 of the 40 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
January 2011. 22 of the 40 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 40 homes, 19 offer nursing care and 30 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 31 of the 33 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Maidstone.

The local picture: Maidstone

What the numbers say about care for older people in Maidstone, in Kent.

What care costs in Kent, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£1,187£1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.)
Nursing care£1,378£1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.)

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

  • People aged 75 and over: 19,200. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 17%
  • People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 54%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,500. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 28%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Kent average is 77.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 174 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
  • Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

  • 0.9 miles: Memory Lane House 25 College Road Maidstone Kent. Application for a 12 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 21 September 2026. Decision pending.
  • 5 miles: Land Adjacent To 419 Walderslade Road Walderslade Chatham Medway. Application for a 35 bed nursing home. Submitted 16 June 2026. Decision not yet recorded.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Poplars Care Centre

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
24 January 2011, so 15 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 18 July 2025.
Run by
Tamehaven Limited, which runs this service only.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Poplars Care Centre

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 0.8 miles away

It is about 0.8 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Maidstone West Station, 0.6 miles away
  • Maidstone Barracks Station, 0.8 miles away
  • Maidstone East Station, 1 mile away

Around Poplars Care Centre

0.5 miles1 mileH24 hour A&E: Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone, 0.8 miles awayAGP practice: Bower Mount Medical Practice, 0.4 miles awayGGP practice: The Vine Medical Centre, 0.6 miles awayGGP practice: Blackthorn Surgery, 0.6 miles awayGDentist: Sunbury Dental Practice, 0.1 miles awayDDentist: Barming Dental Care, 0.5 miles awayDDentist: Oakwood Dental Practice, 0.9 miles awayDPharmacy: Hobbs Pharmacy, 0.4 miles awayPPharmacy: Maidstone Pharmacy, 0.6 miles awayPPharmacy: Barming Pharmacy, 0.7 miles awayPRailway station: Maidstone West Station, 0.6 miles awaySRailway station: Maidstone Barracks Station, 0.8 miles awaySRailway station: Maidstone East Station, 1 mile awayS
  • H: Poplars Care Centre
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about Poplars Care Centre

Where is Poplars Care Centre located?

Poplars Care Centre is a nursing home in Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SU. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Poplars Care Centre provide?

Poplars Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Poplars Care Centre's CQC rating?

Poplars Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 April 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Poplars Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Poplars Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Poplars Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Poplars Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Poplars Care Centre

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Poplars Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Poplars Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Poplars Care Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Poplars Care Centre is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Poplars Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Poplars Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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