Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home

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Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home in Burton On Trent provides both nursing and residential care for older people. We support residents living with dementia and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period, including following a stay in hospital.

Having qualified nurses on site means that when a resident's health changes we can usually manage it here rather than moving them somewhere unfamiliar. Medication, wound care, nutrition and general health are looked after alongside the ordinary business of daily life, and we work with visiting doctors and other professionals so that decisions are made promptly.

Around that, we try to run a home rather than a ward. Residents keep their own routines and belongings, wake and eat at times that suit them as far as we can arrange it, and choose how much they want to join in with what is going on. Staff get to know people well enough to notice when someone is not quite themselves, which is often the earliest and most useful sign there is. For residents living with dementia, that familiarity and an unhurried pace are a real part of the care rather than an extra.

Relatives are welcome here without ceremony and we keep families informed when something changes.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We hold that standard in the everyday details, and anyone considering the home for a relative is welcome to come and look properly.

Common questions about Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home

Where is Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home located?

Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is a nursing home in Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0JT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home provide?

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

What is Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home's CQC rating?

Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 27 June 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home provide dementia care?

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

Does Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

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

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

More about the care at Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home

What each type of care involves, and the questions worth asking when you call or visit.

Older Person Care

Older residents at Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home can expect help with the ordinary tasks that become harder with age, from washing and dressing to prompts with medication and simple companionship through the day. The home is registered with the CQC for older person care and was rated good at its June 2024 inspection. Weekly fees across the West Midlands typically fall between £1,100 and £1,400, while Staffordshire County Council usually contributes around £820 to £1,000 a week for those it funds. Families thinking of a move should ask how morning and evening routines are handled, whether residents can wake and eat when it suits them, how many staff are on duty overnight, and how medication rounds and call bells are managed after dark.

Dementia

Well delivered dementia care usually rests on three things: familiar daily rhythms, staff who know each resident well enough to spot subtle changes, and a layout that feels calm and safe to move around in. Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered with the CQC for dementia care alongside its nursing provision. Families considering it should ask how the home responds when a resident becomes distressed or anxious, what happens if someone walks with purpose and tries to leave, and how care is adjusted as dementia progresses into later stages. It is also worth asking how life story information is gathered and used, how relatives are kept informed of changes, and whether the home can continue to meet needs if behaviour or health become more complex over time.

Respite Care

Short breaks at Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home in Burton On Trent are worth booking several weeks ahead, as rooms for respite are often limited and holiday periods fill quickly. Minimum stays are commonly one or two weeks, and it helps to pack familiar clothes, toiletries, medication in its original packaging and a summary of care needs. Many families use a respite stay as a trial run before deciding on a permanent move.

Nursing Care

Having a registered nurse on the premises around the clock is what separates a nursing home from residential care, and Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered with the CQC to provide nursing for older adults. It suits people with ongoing clinical needs such as complex medication regimes, wound care, catheters, diabetes that is hard to stabilise, or conditions like Parkinson's and stroke that need close monitoring. Where a resident qualifies, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes roughly £235 a week towards the nursing element of the fee, paid directly to the home and deducted from what the family pays. Regional fees generally sit between £1,100 and £1,400 a week, with Staffordshire's usual funded rate lower at £820 to £1,000. It is worth asking how nursing assessments are reviewed and how the home works with GPs and district teams.

Questions families ask about Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 27 June 2024
  • Report published: 27 June 2024

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Requires Improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the West Midlands

Poplars Nursing and Residential Care 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.

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

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