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Poplars Care Centre

158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SU · View on map

Dementia CareNursing CareNursing Dementia CareLearning disabilitiesMental Health +2 more
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
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The CQC says: “The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.” Read the CQC report

Safe Good carried forwardEffective Good carried forwardCaring Good carried forwardResponsive Good carried forwardWell-led Good

Report published 12 August 2024

Beds
71
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2011

Poplars Care Centre

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Key facts

Beds71

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Report published 12 August 2024

SafeGood carried forward
EffectiveGood carried forward
CaringGood carried forward
ResponsiveGood carried forward
Well-ledGood

“At our last assessment (published 24 April 2024) the overall rating was good. At this assessment the rating has remained the same.”

“This assessment was undertaken on 18 July to 26 July 2024 and included all of the well-led domain only as this was not covered in our last assessment. The rating of well-led has changed from requires improvement to good. Poplars Care Centre provides personal care and accommodation for up to 71 people. The service provides nursing care and most people who live there live with dementia. The service is also registered to provide support to people with learning disabilities and autistic people. We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted.”

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“‘Right support, right care, right culture’ is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it.”

“‘Right Support’ There was good oversight of the quality of the service. There were systems in place to audit records, staff practice and people’s experience to check on service quality. If and when shortfalls were identified action was taken to address concerns.”

“‘Right Care’ The service worked jointly with partners to ensure people had access to the care they needed. Innovation was promoted by the provider and improvements implemented at the service.”

“‘Right Culture’ The staff team were well motivated and overseen by a registered manager with the passion and competence to undertake the role. There was a positive atmosphere and culture at the service.”

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REPORT PUBLISHED 12 AUGUST 2024 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-120041994 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

24 Jan 2011

Registered with CQC

Poplars Care Centre entered the official register.

12 August 2024

Rated Good overall

Report published 12 August 2024 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 31 March 2021, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 27 February 2020, rated Good

Inspected 23 January 2019, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 20 September 2016, rated Good

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered24 January 2011
Registered managerMrs Dorcas Mukuzwazwa
Council areaMaidstone and Malling
Integrated care boardNHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults

Location

158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SUOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is Poplars Care Centre registered for?

Poplars Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care, Nursing Care and Nursing Dementia Care. Listed specialisms include Learning disabilities, Mental Health, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairment.

How many Rooms does Poplars Care Centre have?

There are 71 Single Rooms.

What is Poplars Care Centre's CQC rating?

Poplars Care Centre is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (report published 12 August 2024). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-120041994.

How many beds does Poplars Care Centre have?

Poplars Care Centre is registered for 71 beds.

Who is the registered manager at Poplars Care Centre?

The registered manager is Mrs Dorcas Mukuzwazwa.

When was Poplars Care Centre last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission published its latest report on Poplars Care Centre on 12 August 2024.

Where is Poplars Care Centre located?

Poplars Care Centre is located in Maidstone, United Kingdom.

When did Poplars Care Centre register with CQC?

Poplars Care Centre first registered on 24 January 2011.

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