Working at Ashdown Nursing Home
2 Shakespeare Road, Worthing, BN11 4AN
Operated by Archmore Care Services Ltd
40 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel happy in a calm atmosphere with approachable management and strong safety, although some agency staff cover gaps."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted IPC inspection assured effective infection prevention, PPE use, testing, outbreak management, cleaning; per 2017 good risk assessments, safeguarding knowledge, medicines systems.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'Calm, relaxed, friendly and homely atmosphere'; staff 'happy in their work', positive feedback in independent staff survey.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Agency staff had been needed to fill any gaps in staffing levels.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff had ongoing training including dementia-specific, diplomas in health and social care, regular supervision and appraisals.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff described management as approachable with 'open door policy', 'always on the floor', responsive to suggestions.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated activities coordinator provides varied programme including external entertainers several times weekly, trips, one-to-one, sensory activities, volunteers.
Points to consider
Some agency workers are used to cover staff gaps.
Agency staff had been needed to fill any gaps in staffing levels.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
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Requires improvement
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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