Working at Fairview Farm
Gloucester Road, Grantham, NG31 8RJ
Operated by Grantham and District Mencap Limited
22 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported by management with good training and positive culture, although staffing retention details are lacking and there's no dedicated activities coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff had received training and demonstrated a clear understanding of how to identify if a person may be at risk of harm or abuse... Risk assessments included health conditions... and promoted independence.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt well supported by the registered provider and registered manager. One staff member said, 'The support I get is excellent... everyone here cares.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Records showed there were consistently enough staff on site to meet people's needs promptly and safely.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff were trained to support people effectively. Staff told us they were encouraged with their professional development and were encouraged and supported to undertake training.
Management
7/10
✓
The service had a registered manager in place, and staff felt well supported by them.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People... could take part in various activities, both inside the house and in the local community... boat trips, theatre and tribute acts, bowling, pub meals and train trips.
Points to consider
Staffing levels meet needs safely but no details on staff retention or minimal agency use.
Records showed there were consistently enough staff on site to meet people's needs promptly and safely.
Varied outings and activities keep things interesting but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
In recent months, they had enjoyed boat trips, theatre and tribute acts, bowling, pub meals and train trips.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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