Working at Barton House
1 Barton Terrace, Dawlish, EX7 9QH
Operated by Libatis Limited
15 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Supportive leadership and a positive culture where staff feel valued, but no activities programme and only basic training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The service had a proactive and positive culture of safety, based on openness and honesty.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed working at Barton House, and felt well supported and valued.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people’s needs and agency staff were rarely required.
Training & Dev
5/10
!
Systems were in place to ensure staff were recruited safely and completed all appropriate training including a thorough induction.
Management
8/10
✓
Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback.
Programmes
3/10
✕
We saw one staff member reading aloud to a person being cared for in bed.
Points to consider
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
No mention of activities coordinator, structured programmes, pet therapy, outings, or community engagement.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff had completed safeguarding training, infection control training, and medicines competency assessments.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2025
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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