Working at Canonbury Residential Home
19 Canonbury Street, Berkeley, GL13 9BE
Operated by Excellence In Care Ltd
13 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership, reliable staffing and positive culture, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People were protected from abuse and poor care. Staff told us they were confident any concerns would be robustly addressed. Medicines were managed effectively.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive culture in the home. Staff and relatives spoke positively about the service... A staff member said, 'Staff morale is very good and staff are positive.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
A senior staff member said, 'Staffing levels are very good... You never run short in a shift. When we have new starters, they are always in addition to our numbers until they feel comfortable.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed specialist training which provided them with the expertise to meet the needs of the people using the service. Staff were very positive about recent training for general observations and catheter care.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager modelled good practice and led by example. Staff and relatives spoke positively about the leadership within the home.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: 'Activities are shared [amongst all staff], and we plan activities with each person each day in accordance with their wishes.'
Points to consider
Staff share activities with no dedicated coordinator, so the role mixes routine care with basic engagement like doing nails or garden time.
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: Staff were committed to providing meaningful activities to keep people stimulated. The registered manager told us that activities were wide ranging and bespoke to people's individual needs and preferences.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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