Working at Crofton Court
Edward Street, Blyth, NE24 1DW
Operated by Akari Care Limited
50 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Visible management fosters a positive culture and staff feel happy, although agency staff cover shortages and activities are basic."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Medicines were managed safely. Accidents and incidents were recorded and reported correctly, and lessons were learnt to minimise reoccurrence.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they were happy and loved working at the home.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Enough staff were in place to meet people's needs. The registered manager monitored staffing levels and used agency staff to cover any shortages.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received training and had their medicine competencies checked to ensure they were safe to administer medicines safely.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager promoted a positive, open and inclusive culture. The management team were visible and made themselves available to people, relatives and staff.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Activities were provided for people and included regular entertainment and pet therapy as well as games, quizzes and reminiscence sessions.
Points to consider
Only basic activities like games, quizzes, pet therapy and entertainment, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Activities were provided for people and included regular entertainment and pet therapy as well as games, quizzes and reminiscence sessions.
Enough staff most days but agency workers cover shortages during ongoing recruitment.
The registered manager monitored staffing levels and used agency staff to cover any shortages. A continuous recruitment drive was in place to fill staff shortages
Just standard training and skill checks, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff received training and had their medicine competencies checked to ensure they were safe to administer medicines safely.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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