Working at Bannatyne Lodge
Bannatyne Care Home, Peterlee, SR8 5SB
Operated by Hill Care 3 Limited
50 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 supported by approachable management with a positive culture and strong safety systems, but uncertainties around staff retention and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems to manage risks to people's health, safety and well-being were well-managed... The registered manager analysed incidents and near misses on a regular basis so that trends could be identified.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about working at the home and the people they cared for. They said communication was effective to ensure they were kept up-to-date.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient staff to support people safely. Staff met people's needs promptly and were unhurried when assisting them.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had received safeguarding training and were clear on how and when to raise their concerns. Staff were encouraged to develop their skills through training and personal development.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff said they were well-supported. They were very positive about the management team and said they were "very approachable."
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People participated in a wide range of activities... music sessions, general chats, hair and beauty sessions, board games, movie afternoons, bingo and visiting entertainers.
Points to consider
Enough staff to meet needs without rushing, but no info on agency use or keeping staff long-term.
There were sufficient staff to support people safely. Staff met people's needs promptly and were unhurried when assisting them.
Activities coordinator runs regular basic events like bingo, games and music, but nothing innovative or specialist.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: music sessions, general chats, hair and beauty sessions, board games, movie afternoons, bingo and visiting entertainers.
Training covers basics like safeguarding and some development, but no funded specialist courses or career paths mentioned.
Staff had received safeguarding training... Staff were encouraged to develop their skills through training and personal development.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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