Working at Cedar Lodge
Hope Corner Lane, Taunton, TA2 7PB
Operated by N. Notaro Homes Limited
57 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 8.4/10
Key Finding
"Stable staffing with no agency use, a valued and motivated team, and innovative programmes, although training lacks funded qualifications and career development."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff aware of safeguarding procedures; personalised risk assessments; robust medicines audits; learning from medicine error via investigation, supervision and training.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
The staff team told us they were truly valued and respected. They were skilled, motivated and knowledgeable. Staff told us they were encouraged to progress and develop. Staff felt proud to work for the service.
Staffing Levels
9/10
✓
The registered manager informed us, 'We have not used agency staff for over 11 years. We find we are better off having a well-equipped staff team'.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff comments included, 'There was lots of training during induction. I went through the care certificate.' 'We have refresher training once a year or every two years... Staff had the correct training to support individual needs'.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager demonstrated how their open and listening management style and robust quality assurance systems had sustained continual development and improvement at the service. They were clear about their expectations relating to how the service should be provided and led by example.
Programmes
9/10
✓
New 'Night Owl Club' for night activities; funded college course in equine care; community school links, mock vintage shop, pets, karate, and seven-day programme based on interests.
Points to consider
Staff get good induction, refresher and specialist training for dementia and mental health, but no funded qualifications or named career development programmes mentioned.
"There was lots of training during induction. I went through the care certificate." "We have refresher training once a year or every two years or if we notice something where we need to improve skills."
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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