Working at Ardenlea Grove Care Home
19-21 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AB
Operated by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited
60 bedsNursing 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 valued with high morale in an open culture committed to safety, but staffing lacks strong retention."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was an open culture in the home and the whole staff team demonstrated commitment to learning lessons when things had gone wrong.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff enjoyed their jobs and felt supported by their managers. One staff member said, 'I feel valued here, morale is high'.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were recruited safely, and enough staff were on duty during our visit to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff had completed more in-depth dementia training. Staff confirmed the training had increased their knowledge and confidence.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People and relatives spoke positively about the accessibility of managers and the leadership of the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Vast improvement in activities. They're very good. Something is on every day.' Two activity coordinators mentioned.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, no mention of low staff turnover or minimal agency use.
Staff were recruited safely, and enough staff were on duty during our visit to meet people's needs. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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