Poplar Lodge
Residential care home · Bishop Auckland
Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4JS
Run by Aspire Healthcare Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds9
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01388 730451
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Poplar Lodge
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1338836366
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Poplar Lodge
Poplar Lodge provides residential care for up to nine adult men with learning disabilities whose behaviours may place themselves or others at risk. The detached stone-built house stands in almost an acre of grounds, with bedrooms reflecting individual preferences and shared kitchen and lounge areas.
Residents can take part in gardening, horticultural and maintenance activities using sheds, greenhouses and individual plots of land. The service encourages personal development and independence within a supported setting. Families should note that there are no accessible rooms at Poplar Lodge for people with mobility issues because of the property layout. The home also offers a quiet lounge and communal spaces for daily living.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bishop Auckland
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bank Care HomeBishop Auckland | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| West Lodge Care HomeCrook | 3.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mowbray HouseCrook | 4.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Bradbury House - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesCrook | 4.7 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Parklands Care HomeCrook | 4.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Aspire Healthcare Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WestholmeStanley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Grasmere LodgeGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra VillaGateshead | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milldene Nursing HomeNewcastle upon Tyne | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParkvaleWhitley Bay | Good | 8.0 | |
| Milton LodgeWhitley Bay | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Nine-resident detached house
- Individual garden plots
- Almost an acre of grounds
Ask about
- No accessible rooms are available for people with mobility issues
Suits: Adult men with learning disabilities and complex behaviours
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Wards End, Tow Law, Bishop Auckland, DL13 4JS
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Questions families ask
Who is Poplar Lodge residential care for?
It is for adult men with learning disabilities whose behaviours may place themselves or others at risk.
How many people can Poplar Lodge accommodate?
The home can accommodate up to nine adults, all male, in a nine-bedroom house with two shared bathrooms.
Does Poplar Lodge have accessible rooms?
No. Because of the property's layout, it has no accessible rooms for people with mobility issues.
How much does Poplar Lodge cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Poplar Lodge for its weekly fee. As a guide, County Durham council paid on average £1,094 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.