Working at Brendoncare Stildon
Dorset Avenue, East Grinstead, RH19 1PZ
Operated by Brendoncare Foundation(The)
32 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with a positive culture and strong training, but staffing lacks good retention and activities lack innovation."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Medicines were managed safely and staff administered them in line with recommended guidance... Incidents were investigated and the provider learned from them and made changes as a result.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff thought highly of the provider and registered manager. The vision and values of the organisation were visible within the home and staff were proud to work at the service.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People told us they thought there were enough staff to meet their needs.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff had received training in specialist areas such as end of life care and mentoring. Staff told us there was a varied programme of mandatory and developmental training available.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us they felt the service was supportive and had a positive culture. One staff member told us, 'The service is managed well; no improvement is needed'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
There were many photographs and examples of arts and crafts... depicting many of the activities and entertainment that occurred... such as trips to local historical places of interest.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough staff to meet needs, but no info on low agency use or good staff retention.
People told us they thought there were enough staff to meet their needs.
Activities programme has variety like arts, crafts, outings, and entertainment, but no specialist or innovative approaches.
There were many photographs and examples of arts and crafts that had been produced by the people at the care home... depicting many of the activities and entertainment... outings such as trips to local historical places of interest.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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