Working at Abbey Dean
102 Barnham Road, Bognor Regis, PO22 0EW
Operated by Wolfe House Limited
18 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and positive family culture stand out, but staffing lacks stability and activities are not innovative."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff had a good understanding of safeguarding... robust systems in place to manage, administer, store and dispose of medicines... accidents monitored and audited to identify trends.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
The culture of the home continued to be positive... Staff said 'We really care... we are one big family... I do love this home, working here and the team has got me through so much.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There continued to be sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs. We observed people's needs being responded to in a timely manner.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had access to a variety of specialist courses such as 'Six Steps' end of life care, skin tear and dementia training. Staff had regular supervisions and observations.
Management
8/10
✓
A relative told us 'The management are really approachable and open; the manager knows people well and I am confident in them.' Staff said 'The manager is very supportive and committed to my development.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was an activities coordinator who provided most of the activities and external performer also visited... keen gardener had access to garden... observed 1950's singer.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs and respond on time, but no details on stable teams or low agency use.
There continued to be sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs.
Activities coordinator runs regular events like music and gardening, but nothing innovative or specialist to enrich the workday.
There was an activities coordinator who provided most of the activities and external performer also visited the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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