Working at Ashefields Residential Care Home
Ash Lane, Derby, DE65 6HT
Operated by Imperial Midlands Limited
20 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported in a nice place to work with strong training and safety, but uncertain staff retention and limited specialist activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Systems protected from harm and abuse with staff training; detailed risk assessments; safe medicines with audits; per 2022: strong infection prevention and control.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff worked well as a team, felt supported with concerns listened to, described as a 'really nice place to work'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to meet the personal and emotional needs of people; relatives confirmed there always seemed to be staff around when they visited.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received training including dementia care awareness, opportunities to gain vocational qualifications, regular supervision and annual appraisals.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager promoted an open inclusive culture which staff said was a 'really nice place to work'; staff felt supported and concerns were listened to.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection and 2022: Access to range of activities like pat dogs, Christmas wreaths, community entertainment; staff observed supporting people to attend activities.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but no info on low staff turnover or agency use.
There were enough staff to meet the personal and emotional needs of people. Relatives confirmed there always seemed to be staff around when they visited.
Activities are regular with pet therapy and crafts but no specialist programmes to enrich the role.
People had access to a range of activities including entertainment from in the community. For example, pat dogs which were popular... helping to make Christmas wreaths... Pets as therapy dog.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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