Working at Braeburn Lodge
Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5JB
Operated by Milkwood Care Ltd
14 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by the manager, enjoy high morale and consistent staffing without agency use, although activities are basic like quizzes and exercises."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Monthly audits of the infection prevention and control were completed. There was an associated action plan... premises and equipment were extremely clean.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff reported looking forward to coming to work and felt the staff morale was high. 'I look forward to coming in, you never feel as though you are at work'.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service did not use agency staff. By remaining overstaffed the registered manager ensured people had consistency in care.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: training matrix illustrated staff had been provided training in... Dementia Awareness; Dementia, Anxiety and Behaviour; Bereavement; End of Life Care and VDT.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff spoke very highly of the registered manager. 'She is very good. You know you can speak with her about anything and she will support you.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: two 'lifestyle co-ordinators'... activities within the home, such as quizzes, exercises or arts and crafts. In addition... excursions.
Points to consider
Activities are basic like quizzes, exercises, and arts and crafts, so the role may feel routine some days.
activities within the home, such as quizzes, exercises or arts and crafts.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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