The Poplars

The Poplars Care Centre
158 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent
ME16 8SU

Centre Manager: Marion Harford
Tel:     08444 725 179
Fax:    08444 120 629
Email: poplars@foresthc.com


“Poplars have a great team of dedicated staff, the atmosphere is one of efficiency, compassion and warmth. Happy well trained staff give an excellent service in a dignified way. Please feel free to come and visit us at any time, appointments not necessary.”
Marion Harford


A Typical Day

8am-10am Clients choose when to wake and are encouraged to dress themselves, although help is always at hand. Breakfast is available either via room service or served in the dining room.

10.30am Morning tea or coffee with friends and catching up with the day's news.

11.15am Activities such as: quizzes, flower arranging, bingo, games, movement to music, fitness & motivation, sing-along and concerts.

12.15pm Lunch, all meals are freshly cooked, with flexibility for individual tastes.

3pm Clients often have a rest, or enjoy a cup of tea with visiting friends and relatives or go on an outing somewhere special.

4pm Afternoon tea - sometimes a cream tea greatly enjoyed by all

6pm Dinner - a lighter meal which can be easily digested.

7pm Hot drinks are served. The kitchen is open all night should one desire a snack at 3 in the morning.

Evening Winding down in the evening hours might involve watching TV, reading or just chatting with friends and relatives who are welcome at any time.

Ask to see last week's activity list when you visit.

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