Working at Elmhurst Nursing Home
Armoury Lane, Whitchurch, SY13 2EN
Operated by Elmhurst (Shropshire) Ltd
54 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Approachable hands-on management, positive culture where staff love their jobs, and strong safety, but staffing lacks stability and activities need innovation."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2021 targeted IPC inspection: Proactive measures like new PPE area, staggered breaks, staff feedback-led isolation protocols, assured on all infection prevention/control; per 2019 good safeguarding and incidents analysed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff comments 'It's a pleasure to work here' and 'I love coming to work', friendly atmosphere, approachable management; 2021 staff felt supported.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There were enough staff deployed to support people safely'; provider and manager providing direct care to assess levels.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Ongoing training including specialist needs, induction with shadowing and Care Certificate, regular supervision, staff on leadership course.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Registered manager approachable and hands-on, 'The manager will come and help on the floor'; 2021: staff felt supported by registered manager and provider.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Varied programme with dedicated activities coordinator, quizzes, birthdays, community links with local nursery school.
Points to consider
Staffing levels are enough for safe care, but no mention of stable teams or minimal agency use.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There were enough staff deployed to support people safely. People and relatives told us that there were enough staff available.'
Activities are varied with a coordinator, but no specialist programmes or innovations to enrich the role.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'A varied programme of activities and entertainment were available... activities co-ordinator... quizzes... local nursery school children to start visiting'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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