Working at Esplanade House
19-20 The Strand, Ryde, PO33 1JE
Operated by First For Care Limited
13 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 8.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel like a family with low turnover, strong management support, and robust safety, although lacking a dedicated activities coordinator."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2021 IPC inspection: Assured on all points including safe PPE use, regular testing, robust cleaning of high-touch areas, safe admissions, and outbreak contingency plan.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff described it as 'like a family here', highly motivated and dedicated, many return after leaving as 'they miss it too much'.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Low turnover of staff, sufficient numbers so not rushed with time to chat, sickness covered internally by existing staff or management.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff received variety of training including specialist topics like behaviours that challenge and diabetes, with structured induction, refreshers, and regular supervision.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt fully supported and valued by the registered manager; relatives praised the manager as 'an excellent example' who works care shifts alongside staff.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Wide range of community activities supported such as drama club, horse riding, swimming, yoga, parties, and local meals.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or named specialist programmes, so the role mixes routine care with supporting community outings.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People had access to a wide range of activities within the service and in the local community; no coordinator or named programmes mentioned.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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