Working at Fairwinds
Kimberworth Road, Rotherham, S61 1AJ
Operated by Fairwinds Health Care Limited
24 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"A positive culture with committed staff and innovative activities, but staffing lacks stable teams and training is only basic."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2021: Assured on preventing infections, PPE use, testing, visits; some premises/staff movement issues addressed immediately. Per 2020: Risks managed effectively; medicines safe; safeguarding systems.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2020: The atmosphere throughout the home was exceptionally positive. Staff were committed in ensuring people lived as full a life as possible and went the extra mile.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2020: We observed staff interacting with people and found there were enough staff available to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020: Staff told us they received the training they required. Staff also informed us they received supervision sessions and annual appraisals.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2020: Staff felt supported by the management team; open-door policy. 2021: New manager in post, aware of improvements, produced action plan.
Programmes
9/10
✓
Per 2020: A range of activities and social stimulation was provided by a team of activity co-ordinators. Activities were innovative... OneCare... community trips, holidays, Leeds University research.
Points to consider
Staffing levels are adequate to meet basic needs, but no info on stable teams, low agency use or spare staff for unhurried care.
We observed staff interacting with people and found there were enough staff available to meet people's needs.
Only standard training, induction and supervision mentioned, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Staff told us they received the training they required. Staff also informed us they received supervision sessions and annual appraisals which they valued.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2020
Outstanding
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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