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The Home offers three lounge areas including a sunny south garden facing garden room. There is a dining section for mealtimes and activities. There...
Care Provided by Poplars Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 27 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees dependant upon pre-admission assessment carried out by the Management team.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Poplars Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Poplars Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Ruislip Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Caroline Monaghan-Fox (Registered Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 18+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (27)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Open visiting policy in place. Protected mealtimes are lunch (12:30pm - 1:30pm) and Supper (5:30pm - 6:30pm). CCTV in operation.
Parking
- 2 large car parks to the front of the Home
Poplars Care Home Reviews (63)
Poplars Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Poplars Care Home has 63 reviews.
Perfect care home in every respect.
Thank you for confirming your high opinion and experience of Poplars. We are always delighted to meet and exceed expectations in our care and hospitality provision.
Very impressed by the care provided by all the staff. Warm, comfortable environment with a welcoming atmosphere. The staff makes an effort to provide enjoyable activities and entertainment for residents.
We so are appreciative of your observations. It is with pleasure to provide a safe and caring service. We have reviewed our activities and are lucky to have a wonderful community on our doorstep to arrange outings!
Upon approaching Poplars Care Home I was met with kindness and understanding of my position. My Wife was in need of 24-hour care which I found difficult to deal with. A room was being vacated shortly and could be prepared for my Wife. She entered the home on the 4th of August 2024 and from then on has been cared for and attended as required. Her general demeanour has improved immensely although her walking has not. She was always alert and welcoming and her general demeanour was always 1st class. Well done Poplars.
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure to have cared for your wife and we are so pleased to note you found the service caring and supportive.
My mother-in-law was in Poplars for 18 months and during this time she received amazing care. The staff were friendly, caring and efficient. She was happy during her time there and all of her needs were cared for.
Thank you for your feedback Paul, it was a pleasure to support and care for your mother-in-law.
Whenever we visited the home as we did frequently my dad would always be smiling! And whatever staff were on would always make us feel at home, they would also update us as to Dad's status when we asked. Sadly my Dad has passed away now, but I am so glad he spent his time in Poplars, and quite a few members of staff attended his funeral, for which I am grateful.
Thank you for your kind feedback; it was a pleasure to care for your father. We will miss him but certainly remember him fondly.
The home organised regular trips out, from lunches in a local town, to a day trip to gardens. Mum particularly enjoyed these and having gone along on several myself, it was great to see the kindness and competence of all the team was as pronounced as it was in the home.
The decision to place Mum and Dad in care was very difficult, and I can now say they received the best possible quality of life and this is entirely due to the way the home is run, and the excellent staff.
The end-of-life care for Mum and Dad was particularly touching, looking after both them and me during the most difficult of times.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your feedback. It was lovely to have cared for your parents and to note the organised activities were appreciated. It was also a pleasure to have supported them at their end of life. We hope to install a memorial plaque in the garden in their memory.
The whole team at Poplars Care Home are absolutely brilliant. I am so grateful for the dignity, respect, and compassion provided to my grandad. The activities on offer are really great: parties, singing performances, and a visiting Labrador to name a few! His smile and positive response demonstrates how conscientious and caring the staff all are and what that meant to him. The carers were patient and respected his wishes throughout such as when he was determined to do tasks himself. Birthdays were special each year, with plenty of cake for everyone! The team demonstrated immense kindness and consideration towards our family, particularly during my grandad's palliative care. The team listened and reassuringly responded to our queries, consulting us throughout. Some went above and beyond in his final days, showing their professionalism and how much they care for the residents. I would definitely recommend Poplars and can’t thank the team enough for all their hard work and compassionate care.
Thank you, it was a pleasure to care for your grandfather. We look forward to installing a memorial plaque in the garden for him. We will certainly feedback to the team on your positive comments. We specialise in providing good care day in and day out, and your feedback gives us the reassurance we are doing it right. Thank you again.
Carers took the trip in their stride. Picnic was arranged, plenty of food and drink to be had. They catered for their every needs and they also seemed to enjoy the day along with their charges.
It was an extremely hot day, but they all did it with a smile on their faces.
Thank you for your kind feedback; it was a great day to be out and about in the community. We are delighted to host these outings to places of interest and have a picnic. We hope there are many more to come! I will pass on your feedback to the care team.
Our mother (grandmother) has been living in Poplars Care Home for some time. The care and kindness she has received has been fantastic. The manager and all the staff have been brilliant and Poplars is an efficient, family-centred, friendly care home, with all the occupants being treated individually for their needs. Every visit, the care home was clean and staff are always encouraging residents to participate, inventing new ideas, and making the environment welcoming. Examples of this include their regular imaginary trips away, where they reinvent different countries. Also, another example, is inviting young children to visit the care home. The recent coronation celebrations were excellent and having people come in to sing and entertain the residents regularly occurs. This excellent standard of care continues right till the end and we cannot thank them enough for the outstanding empathy and love they showed in her final days. We will always be eternally grateful. Thank you Poplars.
Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback and are proud to have provided care for your grandmother these past years.
I like everything about this home.
Thank you so much Brenda for your positive review. It is a pleasure to care for you.
I have been extremely impressed with the standard of care at Poplars Care Home. The complete care package for my sister was totally comprehensive and covers everything. The staff are lovely, caring and friendly, I feel reassured that my sister is safe and well cared for.
Thank you for your review and kind comments. I will certainly relay this to the staff. We have enjoyed caring for your sister and will continue to do our best!
All staff at Poplars are excellent communicators. The care home has a friendly atmosphere. The owner/managers are very thorough and have discussed all details relating to my mum's care on numerous occasions. From what I have seen (due to COVID restrictions) the home is very clean. They have also dealt with COVID restrictions very well.
Thank you for your feedback; we pride ourselves on our care standard and appreciate the recognition regarding COVID procedures.
We were very pleased with the care and attention that our Mother received. From the start, we were impressed with the warm and friendly atmosphere and have no regrets in placing our Mother in your care.
Thank you, Barry, we appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure to care for your mother! I will feedback your kind comments to the Team.
From our first visit to Poplars, we felt that our mother would be well looked after there. The staff are welcoming, friendly and professional and there is a family atmosphere. The home is ideally placed for local visits to cafes, restaurants and a nice garden centre and Poplars itself has a lovely garden which is full of flowers in the summer. The individual rooms are nicely decorated and the staff clearly make an effort to make the surroundings attractive and comfortable. Lots of activities are arranged for the residents both in the home and away from it and we have attended a Christmas party and a summer event and it was clear that a lot of thought and detail had gone into the planning of both. The staff always kept us informed with regard to health issues and worked with us in resolving any problems. I always felt confident that my mum was getting the best care possible and it took a weight off our shoulders knowing that she was being well looked after by a caring staff.
Thank you Victoria for your kind words; we strive to provide personalised and effective care for all our residents. We are delighted to note you have felt supported during your mothers time with us. I will feedback your kind words to the Team who all made it happen!
Poplars offers a lovely family environment - we were really pleased we chose it.
In the last few weeks of Mam's life, a comprehensive palliative care plan was arranged. We were well supported by the staff and Community Matron, our views were sought and respected and arrangments were made to make Mam's final days as comfortable and dignified as possible.
Our mother died peacefully in her sleep.
Thank you to all for your kindness.
Thank you for your kind message; it was a pleasure to have cared for your mother and to have her as a resident at Poplars.
The staff at Poplars have been kind and patient with my mum. They have tried to encourage her to join in activities but she tends to stay in her room. They pop in regularly to check on her and are friendly and approachable. Unfortunately, there is an issue with the laundry which seems to go astray regularly and is a concern and worry to mum.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to provide care for your mother. We have recently overhauled our laundry procedures and have been receiving positive feedback. We hope you are noting these changes along with your mother. Hopefully learning from any errors can make the system better for all.
The care has always been excellent and my mother has a very pleasant room.
Thank you for your review and kind words. It is delight to have your mother at the Home making steady progress.
Pleased with everything we have found in and about the home - comfortable, warm, friendly. One lady, in particular, has been wonderful. All the staff are friendly and kind. We are happy, well cared for.
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding the service.
Excellent service and care from the first phone call. All the staff could not be more caring and thoughtful to my mum and me. My mum is safe and happy now.
Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have your mother with us.
Items often missing, shoes not seen and missing for about 9 months. Clothes are often returned inside out, which means that they will probably go on the same way. We also find other people clothes and slippers in the cupboard.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 September 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Poplars Care Home
- 13 Sep 2021Recipient: Poplars Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Poplars Care Home.
Meet the Team (3)

After completing a Psychology degree I worked in a variety of support roles working with people with mental ill health and worked my way up to Registered Manager. I have had 16 years of experience in this role in a variety of residential settings with different client groups and also have area-managed residential and supported living services.
It is a huge responsibility to be entrusted with your loved ones and it is my aim that their experience of care is fun, safe and person-centred achieved via an established and well-trained care team who absolutely have the right values for the job.

My role at the Home is to oversee the catering, housekeeping, and laundry. IT and maintenance of the Home. My priorities are safety for the residents, staff and visitors and a lot of my work involves maintaining compliance and pushing the service forward with innovative solutions.
The best part of my role is the residents; I will always make time to chat. I am passionate about learning more about how they want their care and the service to run. I also enjoy seeing the Poplars team working towards common goals.

I joined Poplars in November 2021. I decided that after working in the logistics business for over 25 years I needed a change of direction. I wanted to work in a job where I could use my organisational, analytical, and social skills to support people and Poplars has been the perfect choice.
The best part of my job is being able to spend some time during the day to have a chat with the residents at Poplars or join in one of the daily activities, which makes the sometimes very busy days very worthwhile.
My challenge has been to learn the procedures of what is required to work in a care home and to move out of my comfort zone and learn new things. No day is the same.
I was looking for a job where I would arrive at work with a smile on my face and leave with a smile on my face and I’ve found that at Poplars.
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