Working at Homewood
40 Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6JF
Operated by Methodist Homes
50 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and positive culture ensure safe care, but agency staff reliance and gaps in specialist training like Parkinson's hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Prior to our inspection, we received concerns about ineffective safeguarding procedures... We found no evidence to substantiate this concern. Staff were trained in safeguarding... Risks... assessed. People's medicines... managed safely... registered manager took immediate action [on minor storage issue].
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a relaxed atmosphere within the home where people were seen to be laughing and smiling. Staff were present, and supported people in a positive and friendly manner in line with the providers values. Staff spoke positively about the leadership.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to provide safe and effective care... The home used temporary staff supplied via an agency to cover any shortfalls in staff numbers.
Training & Dev
5/10
!
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Records demonstrated staff were fully up to date with the provider's mandatory training... However, some... staff were not always aware of how best to support these people with their condition. For example... Parkinson's.
Management
7/10
✓
People and relatives told us the home was well-led... 'I like [registered manager]... approachable and brings lots of energy'... Staff: 'I can speak to [registered manager]. When I raise things, I feel they act. They give advice and I am taken seriously.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People told us they were happy with the variety of different activities... activities co-ordinator... 'We have so much to offer... animal visits to entertainers, gardening club to trips out, craft sessions, they also do pottery. We do chairobics and Tai Chi'.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but the home uses agency workers to cover shortfalls.
The home used temporary staff supplied via an agency to cover any shortfalls in staff numbers.
Only standard mandatory training with gaps in specialist knowledge for conditions like Parkinson's.
Per 2020 report: some staff were not always aware of how best to support these people with their condition. For example, one staff member told us they did not know the importance of people receiving medication for Parkinson's on time.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
Staff Reviews
Direct feedback from current and former employees
No one has reviewed yet. Be the first.
Scan the QR code or tap the button to chat with us on WhatsApp. Your identity stays completely anonymous.
Chat on WhatsAppSources
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection Data
- PlainSight staff reviews