Working at Acorn Lodge Care Centre
15 Atherden Road, London, E5 0QP
Operated by Acorn Lodge Limited
101 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Dynamic management and positive culture make staff feel well supported, but activities lack specialist programmes and training misses career development."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Safeguarding training completed, staff knew how to report abuse; risks assessed/monitored, medicines managed safely, learning via reflective sessions after incidents.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Positive and open culture; staff said 'good atmosphere at work which is enjoyable... management team is the best, we have so much support'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff... relatives said 'core staff who have been here for some time which really helps with consistency'; used dependency tools.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received regular training including mandatory and specialised training with good oversight; regular supervision and induction supported by experienced staff.
Management
7/10
✓
Registered manager in post; people said manager 'dynamic and approachable', staff felt 'well supported... management team is the best'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
2 activities coordinators supported group/individual activities including Diwali events, singers, sensory room, entertainers, museum talks, exercises.
Points to consider
Staff numbers meet needs with some long-term core staff for consistency, but no details on agency use or staff saying shifts feel unhurried.
There were enough staff to support people's needs... 'They have core staff who have been here for some time which really helps with consistency of care'.
Regular events and activities team keep things varied, but no specialist programmes or creative training for staff to enrich the daily role.
The home had activities coordinators who supported group and individual activities... events like Diwali, singers and entertainers, sensory room.
Training covers mandatory and specialist topics with supervisions, but no funded qualifications or career development paths mentioned.
Mandatory training and specialised training was completed... Staff confirmed they received regular supervision.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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