Working at Downham Lodge
29 St Edwards Road, Southsea, PO5 3DH
Operated by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management in a positive culture with good training and safety, although activities are basic and staffing adequate without strong retention."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely. We were assured that the provider was promoting safety through the layout and hygiene practices of the premises.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they enjoyed working in the home and spoke positively about the culture and management of the service.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager told us about the staffing levels within the home and we saw this had been consistently provided, with three staff plus the manager Monday to Friday during the day.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff had completed training the provider considered mandatory... In addition to this, staff had also completed specialist training... for example, mental health and drugs and alcohol.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff spoke positively about the culture and management of the service and described management as supportive.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People participated in a range of different social activities and were supported to access the local community.
Points to consider
Only basic outings and community trips, no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes so the role might feel routine at times.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People participated in a range of different social activities and were supported to access the local community.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, no details on low agency use or strong staff retention.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to support people. Staff appeared to have time to spend with people.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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