Working at Berkeley Lodge
42 Shelley Road, Worthing, BN11 4DA
Operated by South Coast Nursing Homes Limited
64 bedsNursing 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
"Excellent training, passionate leadership and positive staff recognition create a supportive culture, but lack of details on agency use and long-term team stability is a concern."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2022 targeted inspection: Assured provider using PPE effectively, accessing testing, preventing infections, meeting vaccination requirements. Per 2019: Medicines managed safely, risks assessed; one low-risk best practice observation.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff feedback on management was consistently positive; staff said they felt recognised for the work they did with a recognition scheme.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People were supported by sufficient numbers of staff; people's feedback about responses to requests for support were consistently positive. Per 2022: measures in place to mitigate COVID-19 related staff pressures.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Training was meaningful and targeted because it was linked to clinical governance; staff completed courses at a local college; regular one to one supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A nurse said, 'It all comes from the top, the manager and even the owners are so passionate, it spreads throughout to all staff. It means we have a real team.'
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Activities co-ordinator with planned schedule and personalised activities; staff trained in 'Namaste' approach with sensory room planned; community links for varied engagement.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are sufficient and they respond quickly when called, but no details on agency use or long-term team stability.
People were supported by sufficient numbers of staff. People's feedback about responses to requests for support were consistently positive. The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
★
Outstanding
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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