The Poplars

The Poplars is a residential care home in Southampton, in the Hampshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Starfish Support Services. The home has been registered since December 2017.

At its latest inspection, published January 2019, the CQC rated The 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.

The Poplars has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Hampshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,608 a week for residential care and £1,575 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 482 registered care homes in Hampshire. The nearest to The Poplars include Laurel Care Home, Dimensions 123 Calmore Road and The Birches Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.