Working at Eastbury House
Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BZ
Operated by Eastbury House (Sherborne) Limited
20 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Exceptional proactive leadership, passionate supported staff, and innovative resident-led activities, although staffing is adequate with agency use and training only standard."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People felt safe at the home... robust recruitment process... Medication was managed safely... provider learnt from incidents and accidents and took action to minimise further risks.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff were passionate and committed to providing quality care and were clear on their roles and responsibilities. Staff morale was good because staff felt well supported by the registered manager and the provider.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People were supported by adequate numbers of staff to maintain their safety and meet their needs. The provider told us they are currently fully staffed after a period of 'Turbulence' due to sickness.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
People received care from staff who were well trained and competent. All staff had access to training in health and safety and subjects relevant to their work.
Management
8/10
✓
The service was well led by an experienced and exceptionally proactive provider. They had an open leadership style, promoted a positive culture, and were committed to high standards of care and continuous improvement.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Activities were provided by dedicated activity coordinators... programme was led by the people who lived at Eastbury House... 'Looking back' whereby people were given the opportunity to reflect and visit places they used to work or visit.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with agency workers used when required.
The home also used agency workers from a single agency when required.
Only standard mandatory training and refreshers, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff had access to training in health and safety and subjects relevant to their work. One member of staff told us, 'I have recently completed some refresher training'.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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