Working at Apple House
186 Seafield Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5LJ
Operated by Apple House Limited
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.8/10
Key Finding
"Approachable leadership, stable staff team and positive culture, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2021 targeted IPC inspection: Assured provider was preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, promoting safety through hygiene; per 2018: Risk assessments supported calculated risks, medicines managed safely with monitoring leading to medicines being stopped.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a very positive, open culture in the home. Staff had good morale and knew people's needs. There was a strong cohesive team and continuity of staff.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a stable staff team that had been recruited safely. Since the last inspection there had been no changes to the staff team. Sufficient staff were employed at the home and staffing was planned flexibly to meet the needs of people.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Training records evidenced that staff had been trained in core subjects as well as training to inform them of any particular health needs affecting people. For example, staff had received mental health training... Staff were also trained in a system of positive behaviour management, accredited by a respected learning disability organisation.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The home was well-led by the registered manager who had worked at the home for many years. Staff told us that the management were approachable and would always listen; there being an open door policy.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed a range of activities that were arranged communally and individually, based on people's own choice. People were actively involved in the local community... regular outings to places of interest... attended the local church.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or named specialist programmes, so the role mixes personal care with community outings and hobbies but lacks structured enrichment.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed a range of activities that were arranged communally and individually, based on people's own choice.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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