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The Poplars Care Centre

158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8SU
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The Poplars Care Centre, Maidstone

Welcome to The Poplars Care Centre in Maidstone, Kent. Within easy reach of the town centre, this delightful friendly home offers 24-hour care for those over the age of 65. The home is blessed with a long-serving team of nursing and support staff that provide high-quality, person-centred care within a homely environment. They offer flexible long-term, respite and post-operative care.

The Poplars is a large detached house, comprising 56 bedrooms, 15... 

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Care Provided by The Poplars Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 71 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,600
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600From £1,600
Nursing CareFrom £1,600From £1,600
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,600From £1,600

Contact The Poplars Care Centre 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Dorcas Mukuzwazwa (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (15)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)

The Poplars Care Centre Reviews (112)

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The Poplars Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Poplars Care Centre has 112 reviews.

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Review from Karen R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Y R (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Debbie D (Sister of Resident) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from K M (Wife of Resident) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Paul J (Son of Resident) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from N B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from D B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from C K (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from N L (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from B D (Husband of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from J J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from T P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Neil F (Son of Resident) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from S T (Husband of Resident) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Helen C (Sister of Resident) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Lynne O (Wife of Resident) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from C C (Friend of Resident) published on 22 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Review from Ann M (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 15 July 2024
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Awards / Recognitions (9)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Forest Healthcare
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Forest Healthcare
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Forest Healthcare

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Meet the Team (1)

Dorcas Dorcas
Dorcas DorcasJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about The Poplars Care Centre

What types of Care is The Poplars Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Poplars Care Centre have?

There are 41 Single Rooms and 15 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Poplars Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Poplars Care Centre to the centre of Maidstone?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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