The Poplars
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds27
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-11-08
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness72
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality68
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-11-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff training, care planning, healthcare access including GP involvement, and how well the home meets nutritional needs. No specific detail about training content, care plan quality, or food provision is available in the published summary. The home's registered specialism includes dementia, which raises specific questions about the depth and currency of dementia training across the staff team.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well the home supports your parent's independence. No specific inspector observations, such as staff using preferred names or responding unhurriedly, are available in the published summary text. Staff warmth is the single most important theme in our family review data, present in 57.3% of positive reviews, making this the domain most worth observing directly on a visit.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors activities and daily life to individual preferences, responds to complaints, and plans for end-of-life care. No specific activity programme detail, individual engagement examples, or end-of-life planning information is available in the published summary. With dementia listed as a specialism and a mixed-needs group of 27 residents, the range and individualisation of activities is an important question.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the September 2025 inspection. This domain covers management quality, governance, staff culture, and how the home responds to feedback and incidents. Mrs Caroline Monaghan-Fox is the registered manager and Mr Salim Cader is the nominated individual for the provider, Appcourt Limited. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or governance mechanisms is available in the published summary text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team supports adults under 65 with complex needs as well as older residents, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions. Dementia care forms part of the specialist support available, with staff experienced in supporting residents through different stages of memory loss. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Poplars Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its September 2025 assessment, which is a solid and stable result. However, because the published report text contains very limited specific detail, individual theme scores sit in the 68 to 72 range rather than higher, reflecting confirmed positive findings without the specific observations, quotes, or data points that would push them into the 80s or 90s.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Poplars Care Home, at 15-17 Ickenham Road in Ruislip, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in September 2025, with the report published in November 2025. The home is registered for 27 beds and supports a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. A registered manager, Mrs Caroline Monaghan-Fox, is named in post alongside a nominated individual, Mr Salim Cader, suggesting a clear governance structure. A Good rating across every domain is a reassuring baseline and places this home in the better-performing tier nationally. The main limitation here is that only the summary ratings are available in the published text, with no specific inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed findings behind each domain score. That means the Good rating is confirmed but you cannot yet see what it is built on. Before making a decision, visit the home during the day and around a mealtime, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on nights), and ask how staff are trained specifically for dementia care. The full inspection report, published by the Care Quality Commission, should contain the detail that the summary does not, and reading it before your visit is strongly recommended.
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In Their Own Words
How The Poplars describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for different life stages in Ruislip
Poplars Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Poplars Care Home in Ruislip provides residential care that spans generations, welcoming both younger adults with support needs and older residents. The home specialises in mental health conditions and dementia care alongside general residential support.
Who they care for
The team supports adults under 65 with complex needs as well as older residents, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Dementia care forms part of the specialist support available, with staff experienced in supporting residents through different stages of memory loss.
“If you're looking for residential care in Ruislip that caters to different age groups and support needs, visiting Poplars could help you understand their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Poplars Care Home was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its September 2025 assessment, which is a solid and stable result. However, because the published report text contains very limited specific detail, individual theme scores sit in the 68 to 72 range rather than higher, reflecting confirmed positive findings without the specific observations, quotes, or data points that would push them into the 80s or 90s.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Poplars Care Home, at 15-17 Ickenham Road in Ruislip, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in September 2025, with the report published in November 2025. The home is registered for 27 beds and supports a wide range of needs including dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities. A registered manager, Mrs Caroline Monaghan-Fox, is named in post alongside a nominated individual, Mr Salim Cader, suggesting a clear governance structure. A Good rating across every domain is a reassuring baseline and places this home in the better-performing tier nationally. The main limitation here is that only the summary ratings are available in the published text, with no specific inspector observations, resident or family quotes, or detailed findings behind each domain score. That means the Good rating is confirmed but you cannot yet see what it is built on. Before making a decision, visit the home during the day and around a mealtime, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (counting permanent versus agency names on nights), and ask how staff are trained specifically for dementia care. The full inspection report, published by the Care Quality Commission, should contain the detail that the summary does not, and reading it before your visit is strongly recommended.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Poplars measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Poplars describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care for different life stages in Ruislip
Poplars Care Home – Your Trusted residential home
Poplars Care Home in Ruislip provides residential care that spans generations, welcoming both younger adults with support needs and older residents. The home specialises in mental health conditions and dementia care alongside general residential support.
Who they care for
The team supports adults under 65 with complex needs as well as older residents, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions.
Dementia care forms part of the specialist support available, with staff experienced in supporting residents through different stages of memory loss.
“If you're looking for residential care in Ruislip that caters to different age groups and support needs, visiting Poplars could help you understand their approach.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
