Poppy Cottage
Poppy Cottage is a home care agency in Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire (UB9 5LG). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Poppy Cottage
At Poppy Cottage, we provide home care to people living in Uxbridge and the surrounding areas of Buckinghamshire. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and visual or hearing impairments. Our aim is straightforward: to help people live as independently and comfortably as possible in their own homes, in a way that genuinely works for them. We know that inviting a care agency into your home is a big decision, and we take that trust seriously. Every person we support is different, and we put real effort into understanding what matters to each individual, whether that is how they like to start their morning, what they enjoy doing during the day, or how they prefer to communicate. Care should fit around someone's life, not the other way around. We are open about the fact that our most recent CQC inspection rated us as requires improvement. We have taken that feedback seriously and are actively working through the areas identified. This means reviewing how we operate, strengthening our practices, and making sure the improvements we are putting in place are reflected in the day to day experience of the people we support and their families. We believe in being honest about where we are, and we are committed to doing better. If you are looking for care for yourself or a loved one in the Uxbridge area, we would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation about how we might help. We are happy to answer questions, including about our CQC rating and what we are doing to improve. Reaching out does not commit you to anything, and we would rather you had all the information you need to make the right choice.
Care provided at Poppy Cottage
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 19 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Poppy Cottage
Where is Poppy Cottage located?
Poppy Cottage is a home care agency based in Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire (UB9 5LG), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Poppy Cottage provide?
Poppy Cottage is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Poppy Cottage's CQC rating?
Poppy Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Poppy Cottage provide dementia care?
Yes. Poppy Cottage supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Poppy Cottage
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Poppy Cottage Limited is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Poppy Cottage Limited covers roughly 10 miles from Uxbridge.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Poppy Cottage Limited has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Poppy Cottage Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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