The Poplars Nursing Home

The Poplars Nursing Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, Sandwell (B67 7BP). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.

About The Poplars Nursing Home

The Poplars Nursing Home is in Sandwell. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Having registered nurses on site around the clock means clinical needs are met in the home rather than through repeated trips to hospital. Wound care, catheters, diabetes, pain relief and the gradual changes that come with frailty are managed by people who know the person. Most of good nursing care is small things done reliably and on time. Pressure care that does not slip. Mouth care that is not skipped. Someone sitting with a person who is frightened in the night. The other half of the job is making sure there is a life here and not only treatment. Residents choose their routines and their rooms are their own. With dementia we keep the surroundings calm and familiar and treat distress as something with a cause. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We will not dress that up. We know what was identified, there is work in hand, and we would rather discuss it openly with anyone considering The Poplars than have it come as a surprise. Please visit, ask us direct questions and see the home as it actually is.

Care provided at The Poplars Nursing Home

Older person care
Dementia care
Physical disability support
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 22 June 2023

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How The Poplars Nursing Home compares in Sandwell

Measured against the 62 care homes for older people registered in Sandwell. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 58 places. Larger than 49 of the 62 homes. The local average is 37 places.
CQC rating: Requires improvement. 38 of the 62 homes (61%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Sandwell the figure is 61%.
Latest report: 22 June 2023. 12 of the 62 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: May 2013. 29 of the 62 homes registered more recently.
Care offered: Nursing and dementia care. Of the 62 homes, 28 offer nursing care and 38 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene: 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 40 of the 43 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 Sandwell.

The local picture: Sandwell

What the numbers say about care for older people in Sandwell.

What care costs in Sandwell, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care	£892	£1,219 to £1,579 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 30 homes. Median £1,398.)
Nursing care	£968	£1,460 to £1,936 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,646.)
Residential dementia care	Not published separately	£1,375 to £1,681 (West Midlands figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 23 homes. Median £1,484.)
Nursing dementia care	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Sandwell homes publish this price. 75 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: 24,300. Rising to 26,600 by 2035, up 10%
People aged 85 and over: 6,500. Rising to 7,600 by 2035, up 17%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,200. Rising to 3,700 by 2035, up 13%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 93
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 476 beds.
Care home beds filled across Sandwell: 88%. The 12 month average is 89%.
Who pays, across Sandwell (estimate): 48% council, 20% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

4.2 miles: 21 Near Little Broom Street Birmingham. Application for a 18 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 20 May 2026. Decision pending.

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 The Poplars Nursing Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 17 May 2013, so 13 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 February 2025.
Run by: The Poplars Care & Support Services 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 The Poplars Nursing Home

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

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Smethwick, 1 mile away

It is about 1 mile 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

The Smethwick Medical Centre, 0.3 miles away
Sarephed Medical Centre, 0.3 miles away
Hawthorns Medical Centre, 0.6 miles away

Nearest dentists

Suffrage Street (Dental Surgery), 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
West Park Dental Care Partnership, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Dhillions Dental Surgery, 0.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Smethwick Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
Michaels Chemist, 0.2 miles away
Regent Street Chemists, 0.3 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Smethwick Rolfe Street Station, 0.2 miles away
Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level Station, 0.6 miles away
Smethwick Galton Bridge Station, 0.6 miles away

Around The Poplars Nursing Home

H: The Poplars Nursing Home
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 The Poplars Nursing Home

Where is The Poplars Nursing Home located?

The Poplars Nursing Home is a nursing home in Birmingham, Sandwell, B67 7BP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Poplars Nursing Home provide?

The Poplars Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Poplars Nursing Home's CQC rating?

The Poplars Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 22 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Poplars Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. The Poplars Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does The Poplars Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about The Poplars Nursing Home

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

Yes. The Poplars Nursing Home 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. The Poplars Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. The Poplars Nursing Home 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?

Yes. Yes. The Poplars Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people.

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 West Midlands

The Poplars Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the West Midlands, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Residential care: £850 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Dementia care: £950 to £1,250 per week per person, typical range
Nursing care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the West Midlands, not a quote from The Poplars Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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