Poplars

Poplars is a residential care home in Mirfield, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Hollybank Trust, which operates 8 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2020, the CQC rated Poplars Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Poplars has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Kirklees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to Poplars include Holly Court, The Beeches and The Conkers. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.