OSJCT The Poplars

Chapman Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3DS

01673843319

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 July 2019

Provider

The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Beds

51 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 3 are lower.

4 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodJul 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust, which runs 61 care homes in England: 4 rated Outstanding, 48 Good, 5 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the East Midlands: £958 a week for residential care and £1,250 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About OSJCT The Poplars

OSJCT The Poplars is a residential care home in Lincolnshire, offering accommodation and personal care for older people. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

The Poplars provides accommodation and personal care for up to 51 people over 65, with 45 residents living there at the time of inspection. People at the home were happy and well cared for, with staff described as kind and caring who knew residents well and understood their diverse needs. Relatives spoke positively about the service, noting that residents were treated with respect and dignity while being supported to maintain their independence and make choices about their lives.

The home offered a wide range of activities both on-site and in the community, enabling residents to pursue their hobbies and interests. The registered manager knew people well and staff felt supported in their roles. Systems were in place to monitor quality and drive improvements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 July 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting OSJCT The Poplars, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit OSJCT The Poplars, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund OSJCT The Poplars's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees