Working at Crockstead Farm House
Eastbourne Road, Lewes, BN8 6PT
Operated by Ridgewood Care Services Limited
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff felt valued and supported by approachable management with strong training, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator for more variety."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Systems were in place to safeguard people; staff had good understanding of safeguarding, but controlled drugs cabinet initially did not meet specification (fixed immediately).
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Staff felt very supported and respected by the registered manager; one said, 'This is the most comfortable I've felt in a workplace.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were sufficient numbers of suitably skilled staff in place to meet people's needs safely.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff received a range of training and support relevant to their role, including for epilepsy and behaviours which might challenge.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff felt very supported by the registered manager who was approachable and involved them in the development of the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were supported to take part in meaningful activities like looking after chickens, football, shopping and walks, with flexible individual programmes.
Points to consider
Activities focus on community outings like shopping, sports and animal care, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist therapeutic programmes to add more variety to the working day.
Each person had an individual activities programme which was flexible to accommodate people's individual needs. For example, one person enjoyed looking after the chickens... supported to go for walks and shopping for food.
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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