Working at Beechlands
42 Alderton Hill, Loughton, IG10 3JB
Operated by Essex County Care Limited
28 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership fosters an open family-like culture with stable staffing and high morale, although activities lack specialist innovation."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff had received regular training on the use of PPE and infection control practices. We saw staff were following current practice and guidance throughout our visit and were disposing of waste safely.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People and staff told us they liked the family-like atmosphere at the service. A member of staff told us the registered manager engaged well with staff, 'There is high morale, I never want to leave the job.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us there were enough staff to meet people's needs... Staff were safely recruited and people benefitted from a stable long-standing staff team. The registered manager told us they rarely used agency staff.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us their training was useful, and the registered manager had arranged bespoke training, for instance around specific health conditions. New staff completed an induction process.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager was a strong leader who was responsive to people's needs. They promoted an open culture where people and staff felt able to have a say in the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were dedicated activity staff who encouraged people to remain stimulated and active. There was a busy timetable of activities which included individual time spent with people, for instance playing dominoes or musical sessions.
Points to consider
Activities are regular and varied with a coordinator doing things like games, music and one-to-one time, but nothing specialist or innovative to make your shifts more fulfilling.
There were dedicated activity staff who encouraged people to remain stimulated and active. There was a busy timetable of activities which included individual time spent with people, for instance playing dominoes or musical sessions with people cared for in bed.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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