Overview
Overview
Set in a quiet, residential area of Basildon, Poplar House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Poplar House has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
Please contact us using the enquiry form below if you would like to know more about Poplar House or speak to the local team by calling 01268 727 364 during office hours.
At Poplar House you'll find:
- One or two double bedroom apartments, with open-plan lounge and kitchens
- Communal amenities and facilities
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long-term care needs
- Applicants who reside in, or have a family connection to the local area
- People who have had care and support needs assessed and approved by Basildon Borough Council
What people say about us
"Staff are lovely, and there's plenty going on for people to get involved with."
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Poplar House by reading:
Living here
See inside Poplar House
Accommodation features and facilities
Restaurant and dining
Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and members of the public from 9am – 3pm seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and snacks. If you live nearby, enjoy a meal out in our restaurant with your family and friends.
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
What's nearby?
Local amenities
- Local shops, restaurants and other amenities are within a 10 minute walk.
- There are several GP surgeries nearby.
- Basildon Hospital with A&E is less than 15 minutes away by car.
Travel & transport
- There is a railway station and a bus station in Basildon.
- The regular bus service, Dial-a-Ride and low-cost local taxis make journeys easy.
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Poplar House are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Making the move
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Basildon Borough Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from our care and support services, and we may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Basildon Borough Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.
For general information about retirement communities, visit our FAQs.