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The Poplars Nursing and Residential Care Home in Burton-on-Trent provides residential, nursing, and complex dementia care to up to 60 people. Rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (April 2024), The Poplars is one of the most vibrant and highly regarded care homes in Staffordshire.
With an on-site bar and café, a dedicated minibus, unrestricted 24-hour visiting, and an annual summer fundraising event that raises enough to fund the entire following...
Care Provided by The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 60 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
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Poplars Nursing & Residential 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)
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
- RDCP Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alison Jenkins(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (48)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
Visiting
- No restriction, visiting can be 24 hours a day 365 day
Parking
- Plenty of parking spaces in the home care park
The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home Reviews (23)
The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.661) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home has 23 reviews.
Every time I visit mum has done some form of activity or going to be
She looks lovely and clean and tidy. No matter what time of day I visit.
Always a nice welcome.
Thank you for looking after my mum so well.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. Your kind appreciation is truly valued and means a great deal to us. Feedback like yours motivates the team to continue delivering the highest standard of care. We will be sure to share your comments with the team, as recognition of their dedication and hard work is always appreciated. Thank you once again for your trust and support.
She is happy, safe, looked after with care and that is what matters.
Care staff are great and there is always someone around.
Exceptional high cleaning standards. Good tasty food. Drinks available all the time.
Thank you taking the time to say such lovely comments. It is always appreciated to receive feedback from friends. Your positive acknowledgement to the team mean a lot to each and every one of them. Thank you.
My Dad has lived at Poplars for a short time. He has settled well with the support of all the staff. His general well being, mobility and demeanour have improved which is lovely for him and for us to see. We chose Poplars as it felt like the right place for him and stood out from other homes. A caring, calm, warm and professional culture throughout. Thankyou everyone for making our Dad so welcome and so much happier. We are really pleased with how well he's doing now with all your care, knowledge and experience.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased Dad has adjusted to his new home and has been welcomed into the Poplars Family. He enjoys socialising with other people. I will ensure your comments are passed onto the staff team and thank you for recognising the staff care and the culture we try to promote at Poplars, it is very much appreciated.
All I can say as you do ask for honest feedback , is that the inside of the home could do a bit of a paint and brightening up . Mainly the corridors as they do look a bit tired .
Thankyou for your kind comments about the team and their professional and kind communication. It is good to see you are kept up to date with information relating to your Mum and the home in general. We appreciate your comments in relation to the corridors
However, to my surprise and relief, and thanks to the wonderful staff, Mum has now settled in well.
It is a great comfort to me to know she is well cared for.
Thankyou for your comments, we are pleased Mum has settled in at The Poplars and you have found this a positive experience
On any occasion when I have had concern with my wife's care or health the Managers and Nursing staff have listened and responded/reacted to my concerns.
The entertainment and care staff try to be inclusive as much as possible in dealing with the residents where their health permits.
Although I have no other experience of other nursing homes I would recommend anyone with relatives needing a nursing home to take a look at the Poplars.
Thankyou for sharing your positive comments of your experiences of The Poplars. Your recommendation is so kind
The meals are second to none and very well presented , a full calendar of entertainment and activities for all .
All the staff are friendly , well trained , give updates upon arrival , nothing is to much trouble .
Thankyou for sharing your positive thoughts and experiences of The Poplars
Staff inform the family of any issues, appointments, etc.
Staff are always willing to spare time and talk to the family when we visit
Thankyou for taking the time to share your thoughts about our home. We are pleased Mum is well looked after and her health has improved. Its always good to hear that staff always find the time for a chat on your visit and you are kept up to date with any changes.
I have found the home excellent for my sister , who was previously bed bound in her flat. Since moving into the care home she now moves about,takes part in activities and is enjoying her stay. The staff are excellent and moving her into this home was an excellent choice .
Thankyou for your review in relation to The Poplars and your sisters experience of the home. We are pleased you find with choice of placement excellent and your sister is doing well.
The care she received from the moment she arrived to the moment she left was first class. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Her mental health improved significantly whilst there. She became more outgoing and made friends and joined in the activities. Previously she was in her own home with carers visiting four times a day.
The only reason we moved her was to be closer to family. The staff were all professional and a pleasure to talk to, If we had any concerns they would always listen to us.
The whole family are very grateful for the care and understanding that received whilst there.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this home to anyone.
Thankyou for your lovely comments following your experiences of Mum spending time at The Poplars. We are pleased to hear you had such a positive experience while with us, we hope Mum has settled in her new home
This morning I attended the Coffee morning with the connection to Wimbledon and was presented with scones strawberry jam and cream and a cup of tea . I don't think I have ever seen so many relatives attending an event before this is testament to appreciate the work that the Staff give . My husband after eating his scones and cream was asking for the newspaper which he enjoys reading . Keep up the good work girls .
Thankyou for taking the time to complete a review for The Poplars. We are pleased you enjoyed your cream tea. If you wish to discuss any areas where you feel we could improve further, please do contact the Manager or myself
My mum went to Poplars for emergency care. She was there for a few months in the end. Everyone was so supportive in a very difficult situation because of her dementia. She went from telling me frequently each day that she wanted to go home, to giving tearful goodbyes and hugs to everyone when she was moved to a permanent home. I felt that attention was paid to my mum and her needs in a very individual way, it was recognised that she liked to help and spend as much time ouside as possible. All this contributed enormously to her settling in to her new home. I can't thank Poplars enough for what they have done.
Thankyou for taking time to review your experiences while your Mum stayed at the Poplars. It was good to hear that Mum, settled with the help from the staff team to encourage her engagement and support to help. We hope Mum settles well in her new home.
Very many thanks to the management team, the nursing staff, the carers and the ladies who carry out regular activities for the residents at Poplars, all of whom look after my husband with kindness, empathy, respect and professionalism: all the staff genuinely care for the residents and their well-being. Not forgetting the cleaning and the dining staff who also make you feel welcome: a smile, a hello and a wave go a long way.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Poplars to anyone who is considering a place for their loved one, Poplars is a happy, friendly care home with a lovely atmosphere with caring and approachable staff and management.
Thankyou for your kind and positive comments in relation to the Poplars and all the team. We are so pleased you find the home welcoming and professional while looking after your husband with kindness and respect
Dad moved into Poplars after being discharged from hospital following a fall in January 2025. He stayed there until the end of May 2025. He has now moved back home. It was the perfect place for him to regain his health and confidence. He was incredibly well looked after during his stay. Initially he found the adjustment difficult but the staff were extremely good at helping him settle. They looked after all his needs (including re-registering him with a new GP) taking a lot of pressure off family members. He formed a good bond with a number of staff members. He's pleased to be back at home but if his circumstances change we would not hesitate in seeking Poplars help again. From a personal perspective, I found the management team incredibly helpful. Their confidence and support took a weight off my mind and gave our whole family comfort in Dad's care and wellbeing.
Thankyou for sharing your experience of The Poplars when your Dad needed some time to recover following his time in hospital, we do understand how difficult that can be. Your comments with regards to the Management and Staff are so lovey and more importantly Dad managed to gain his confidence and...
The management Team of carers, medical staff and all the staff that work along side have always been there for my Mum,myself and sister. Always keeping us upto speed with things concerning Mum and having ideas and solutions ready to help. The carers are great with my mum nothing is to much trouble for them.Also the cleaners have a thankless job but do it with care,commitment and passion.It's a great relief to know that mum is safe and well looked after 24/7 we all appreciate what you do for mum especially when we have another Elderly parent ill at home. Thank you everything that you do.
Thankyou for taking the time to send your kind thoughts and acknowledgment for the team at Poplars. We are so pleased you are happy with all aspects of care and support you are experiencing for your Mum, yourself and Sister
My mum is at The Poplars Nursing home. The manager and staff are really caring. There is activities going on everyday which is brilliant for the residents, as well as us visitors. The home is kept tidy and very clean. I can't fault the home or the staff they have all been amazing with my mum and I couldn't wish for better staff to look after her.
We are so pleased you find the Manager and the staff caring and the homes environment clean and tidy. It is always good to hear relatives acknowledge how caring staff are and the activities provided in the home. Thankyou
My mum has been at The Poplars for a while now and I am very happy with the care that she receives.
All the staff are very gentle and understanding with her and I could not ask for any more as my mum has quite advanced dementia and can be quite challenging at times.
Also the interaction with the staff, management and family members make us believe that we are also involved with every aspect of mums care.
Thankyou for taking the time to review the care for your Mum. We are so pleased you see the staff as providing kind gentle and the people at The Poplars display good interaction across the team. Thankyou .
The bedrooms are kept spotless, as are the sitting rooms & dining room. The meals look & smell delicious, Mom eats everything put in front of her.
All in all, I don't think we could have found a better home for her to live in.
Thankyou for your acknowledgement of the whole team at The Poplars. We are so pleased to receive your kind comments . We are so pleased you and your Mom are enjoying life at the home and everything they can offer
My wife is a resident in the care home and is treated with the utmost respect, the care she receives is first class and help she receives is second to none, if she has a problem the staff are very helpful and act straight away.
Thankyou for your kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with the care support from the team at The Poplars.
It has gone way downhill since my previous grandmother was in there in 2014. My auntie, father and sister go on my behalf now, because where my nanna is now where other residents are and they upset other residents who have "worse dementia" than my grandmother and one even screamed down my ear and I'm autistic and it was not pleasant, but that was the only time the staff actually did something about it! Not only that, every time we go, the staff or dementia residents always take my nanna's stuff and never to be seen again. When we or my auntie go to complain about this staff do nothing about it and my auntie has complained too many times now to the "manager" and does absolutely nothing about it! Also the staff are still on their phones rather than doing their job, which if that's the case why are they in this job? So please send someone to check that place, because the good rating on CQC I think is faulty.
Thank you for sharing your comments with ourselves and providing me the opportunity to respond. I have spoken with the home manager and she has advised me this matter is under investigation having been raised by a relative. I understand it is difficult when you visit the home if you are on the area...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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- 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.
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Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in care for 18 years, including 15 years with Monarch/RDCP, and have been a care home manager for the past 14 years. I started my journey as a domiciliary care assistant and knew from my very first shift that I had found the right career for me. Before this, I had a management role in a different field, but after taking voluntary redundancy at 36, I chose to follow my passion for care—a decision that has shaped my career ever since.
I was originally inspired by a childhood ambition to become a nurse. Although circumstances meant I couldn’t pursue that path at 18, moving into care allowed me to still make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, which is what I enjoy most about my role.
My key strengths lie in listening and understanding people, whether that’s supporting a resident, a family member, or a colleague. I take pride in identifying small changes that can improve someone’s well-being and in leading a team that is dedicated to making a real difference every day.
My approach is simple—I make time for people. I pay attention to how someone is feeling, even through small cues like body language, and offer support when it’s needed. Sometimes just asking if someone is okay can make all the difference.
Outside of work, I enjoy making the most of each day. I love spending time with my dog, Bertie, especially on long walks in the forest, and I’m passionate about live music, regularly travelling to gigs and enjoying those shared experiences with others.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home
What types of Care is The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home have?
There are 48 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Poplars Nursing & Residential Care Home to the centre of Burton-on-Trent?
1.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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