Working at Garth Brow (Adult Care Home)
The Oaklea Trust, Kendal, LA9 5NN
Operated by The Oaklea Trust
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and strong safety practices, but uncertainties around staff retention and no activities coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff knew how to identify and report abuse. Risk assessments were used positively to support independence. Medicines were clearly recorded and staff trained before administering.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
All the staff we spoke with told us they felt well supported by the registered manager. Staff described the home as 'a lovely home' and said 'All the staff here are lovely'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff working in the home to meet people's needs and to support people to follow a range of activities of their choice.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
All the staff we spoke with told us they had been provided with a range of training to give them the skills and knowledge to provide people's support. Records showed staff had completed training relevant to their roles.
Management
8/10
✓
People knew the registered manager and were confident approaching her as they needed. All the staff said they felt well supported by the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were supported to follow a range of activities they enjoyed in the home and the local community, including work, holidays and concerts.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for needs, but no details on staff staying long-term or using agency workers.
There were enough staff working in the home to meet people's needs and to support people to follow a range of activities of their choice.
Varied activities like outings and work exist, but no activities coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned.
People were supported to follow a range of activities they enjoyed in the home and the local community.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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