Working at Brighstone Grange
Brighstone, Newport, PO30 4DZ
Operated by Island Healthcare Limited
23 bedsResidential homesHomecare agencies
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Staff spoke positively about the culture with strong activities programmes, but staffing relies on agency workers for short-term absences."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff had received IPC training and there was an up to date infection prevention and control policy (2022); staff aware of risks, safeguarding training, incidents monitored (2017).
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the culture and management of the home. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people's needs and to enable them to engage with people in a relaxed and unhurried manner. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received an induction and on-going training... Staff were supported appropriately in their role and could gain recognised qualifications. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager adopted an open and inclusive style of leadership. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
8/10
✓
There were two social activities co-ordinators... People's wellbeing was enhanced through activities... community links. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate for unhurried care, but they use agency staff and workers from other homes to cover short-term absences.
short term absences to be managed through the use of overtime, staff employed by the provider at other homes and agency staff. Per 2017 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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