Working at Freeland House Nursing Home
Wroslyn Road, Witney, OX29 8AH
Operated by Minster Care Management Limited
111 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.0/10
Key Finding
"Strong safety culture and reliable staffing stand out, but basic activities and staff reluctance to speak up due to manager relationships hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had a positive culture of safety in which concerns about safety were listened to. We saw evidence that safety events were reported and thoroughly investigated with lessons learnt.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported. Staff found each other to be supportive and commented that they worked well together.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
The home was only using agency staff to cover short notice absences. The service was fully recruited and records of staff rotas showed planned staffing levels were always met.
Training & Dev
5/10
!
New staff completed a comprehensive induction and did not work unsupervised until they and their line manager were confident. Staff had access to supervisions and appraisals which were used to develop and review their practices.
Management
5/10
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People, staff and relatives told us they found the management team approachable and visible in the home. There was a clear management structure which aided the smooth running of the home.
Programmes
4/10
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Relatives said the home was clean and people were able to take part in various activities to meet their interests and needs including outside visits.
Points to consider
Some staff hold back from speaking up because of personal relationships between managers.
Whilst some staff felt confident to speak up, others did not due to personal relationships within the management team which could deter staff from raising concerns.
Only basic induction, supervisions, and appraisals with no specialist training or qualifications mentioned.
New staff completed a comprehensive induction... Staff had access to supervisions and appraisals which were used to develop and review their practices and focused on professional development.
Just basic activities and outings mentioned, no sign of a dedicated coordinator or regular varied programme.
people were able to take part in various activities to meet their interests and needs including outside visits.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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