Working at Hillside Lodge
12 Crossfields, Halstead, CO9 1UY
Operated by Meadowview Care Limited
2 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Stable staff with low turnover and specialist training, although no permanent manager and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff understood how to protect the person from poor care and abuse... Risk assessments were individualised... positive risk-taking approach to support the person to retain their independence.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff felt valued and listened to, enjoyed their work... morale was good. One staff member said seniors and management had an, 'Open door policy.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Staff turnover was very low, which supported the person to receive consistent care from staff who knew them well. The high staffing level ensured the person always had someone who they knew well.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Specialist training was tailored to meet the needs of the person. Staff spoke positively about their recent autism awareness training.
Management
2/10
✕
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. The provider's locality and skills development manager was providing oversight
Programmes
5/10
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Staff encouraged and supported the person to participate in their chosen social and leisure interests on a regular basis; especially going for a walk, playing games and exercising to keep fit... teaching them 'Zumba'.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in place, just interim oversight from someone managing other homes too.
At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. The provider's locality and skills development manager was providing oversight and is referred to in this report as 'the manager'.
Only basic activities like walks, games, Zumba and outings, no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to make the role more varied.
Staff encouraged and supported the person to participate in their chosen social and leisure interests... going for a walk, playing games and exercising... teaching them 'Zumba'.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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