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Poplar Lodge

Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4JS

Residential care home · 9 beds · Aspire Care Group

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,193
CQC rating
Good
December 2022
Beds
9
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in County Durham
£1,193a week

About £62,010 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,385 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near County Durham, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £113 a week less, £5,850 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,030 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Bishop Auckland
47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Poplar Lodge

Poplar Lodge is a residential care home in Bishop Auckland, in the County Durham council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Aspire Care Group, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since April 2014.

At its latest inspection, published December 2022, the CQC rated Poplar Lodge 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.

Poplar Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham with a fee on record typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 146 registered care homes in County Durham. The nearest to Poplar Lodge include Castle Bank Care Home, West Lodge Care Home and Mowbray House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Brand
Aspire Care Group
Registered with CQC
April 2014
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2022)
Council area
County Durham
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind care and improved management since the previous inspection.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Poplar Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Poplar Lodge

How much does Poplar Lodge cost?

Poplar Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in County Durham typically charge about £1,193 a week for residential care and £1,406 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Poplar Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Poplar Lodge Good in December 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Poplar Lodge provide nursing care?

No. Poplar Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Poplar Lodge offer dementia care?

Poplar Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the County Durham listing for homes that are.

How many residents does Poplar Lodge have?

Poplar Lodge is registered for up to 9 residents.

Care at home

47 live-in carers within about an hour of County Durham

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £960 to £1,210 a week. 42 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.

“Petty introduced herself to Mum every time she was caring for her and responded very quickly to Mum if she was distressed in the night.”
Judith W., about Petty Tutsirai C.
See live-in carers near County DurhamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Castle Bank Care Home, Bishop Auckland

Castle Bank Care Home

Bishop Auckland, DL13 · 1.5 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCastlebank Care Home
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bishop Auckland

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of County Durham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
West Lodge Care Home, Crook

West Lodge Care Home

Crook, DL15 · 6.1 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPrestige Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Mowbray House, Crook

Mowbray House

Crook, DL15 · 6.7 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,193 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 7 care homes run by Aspire Care Group