Working at Beaconsfield Court
112 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ES
Operated by HC-One Limited
32 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well-supported by approachable management and value the motivated team, but lack of structured activities and adequate staffing hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Medicines were managed safely. Risks were assessed and mitigated to keep people safe.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff spoke very positively about working at the home and the people they cared for. A motivated staff team was in place.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient staff to support people safely. Staff told us they had enough time to support people.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
One staff member told us, 'There are lots of opportunities for training and personal development.'
Management
8/10
✓
Staff said they were well-supported. They were very positive about the registered manager and said they were approachable.
Programmes
4/10
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A relative told us... 'Plenty of activity.'
Points to consider
No structured activities programme or coordinator mentioned, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
A relative told us... 'Plenty of activity.'
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with no details on retention or agency use.
There were sufficient staff to support people safely.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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