Working at Beech House - Binfield
London Road, Bracknell, RG42 4AB
Operated by Charnley Care Homes Limited
34 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, happy staff with good team spirit and strong safety, but occasional staffing shortages due to sickness or leave make shifts rushed."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: Assured on preventing infections, effective PPE use, testing access, social distancing, outbreak management; Per 2017: Good safeguarding knowledge, risk assessments, safe medicines handling.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff were happy in their jobs and there was a good team spirit. They felt supported by the management and said the training they received enabled them to meet people's needs'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff told us there were usually sufficient numbers of staff on duty... However, staff mentioned to us there had been occasions recently when their numbers had fallen below those noted due to annual leave and sometimes due to sickness... it was a rush'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff up to date with mandatory training, additional training on stroke awareness, falls prevention, diabetes; regular supervision every three months.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Long-established registered manager described as approachable with open door, staff feel supported and their suggestions taken seriously.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated activity coordinator runs varied programme including pets as therapy, arts and crafts, outings, gardening in raised beds, exercise and dance classes; 2021: staff organise games, themed crafts, seated dance.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are usually enough but drop sometimes due to sickness or leave, making shifts rushed with no time for chats or activities.
staff mentioned to us there had been occasions recently when their numbers had fallen below those noted due to annual leave and sometimes due to sickness... it was a rush and there had been no time for social input.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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