Working at Deerhurst
6 Deerhurst, Bristol, BS15 1XH
Operated by Acorn Care Providers Limited
2 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management and each other with a stable team and good culture, but activities are basic without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People received safe care. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and knew what they had to do to keep people safe. Risk assessments were in place.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff provided positive feedback regarding the culture at the home. One staff member told us, 'There is really good communication at all levels, the management lead by example. Morale is good'.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
The registered manager told us there was a stable staff team [...] Since the home had opened, there had been no agency used. Staff worked flexible to ensure continuity.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
New staff completed an induction and were supported to gain qualifications in care. Staff confirmed they had completed necessary training and the registered provider was responsive to any suggestions.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff said they were very supported in their roles by each other and the management team. Staff spoke positively about the management of the service.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activities included arts and crafts, cooking and baking and gentle exercise and going for walks in open spaces [...] theme nights including Harry Potter, quizzes and bake offs.
Points to consider
Activities are regular but basic like arts, crafts, walks, and themed nights with no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
Activities included arts and crafts, cooking and baking and gentle exercise and going for walks in open spaces [...] theme nights including Harry Potter, quizzes and bake offs.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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