Working at 16 Kenilworth Gardens
16 Kenilworth Gardens, Ilford, IG3 8DU
Operated by Fern Leaf Carehome Limited
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management with good training and positive culture, but basic activities and occasional staffing cover needs hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People told us they felt safe in the home... Risks to people's health and safety were assessed... Medicines were managed safely... Accidents and incidents... were recorded and reviewed... management team investigated and analysed incidents to learn lessons.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
People and staff told us the culture was positive and they could approach managers with any concerns or issues. We observed a relaxed atmosphere in the home.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The home had enough staff to support people. Staff told us they supported each other and they had no issues with staffing numbers. A staff member told us, 'There is enough staff. The manager gets cover when we need it.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff were supported with an induction and training to help them develop and perform in their roles... training in safeguarding adults, mental health awareness, learning disabilities and autism... Staff were supported with supervision from the registered manager or other managers... Appraisals of staff were carried out after one year.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported by the management team. A staff member told us, 'The managers have been very supportive. They listen to us and help us with any problems.'
Programmes
5/10
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Staff supported people to pursue their interests and there was an activity plan for each person... such as games, painting, crafting and dancing. We saw one person spend time in the garden.
Points to consider
The role is mostly routine care with only basic activities like games, painting, crafts and gardening, no specialist programmes or coordinator to add variety.
We support people with group and individual activities such as games, painting, crafting and dancing.
Staffing is adequate but the manager sometimes needs to get cover, with no details on staff retention or long team stability.
There is enough staff. The manager gets cover when we need it.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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