Working at Honiton Manor Nursing Home
Exeter Road, Honiton, EX14 1AL
Operated by Mr H N & Mrs S J M Dennis & Mr D M & Mrs A M Baker
22 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, happy staff and strong safety, but occasional nights without a registered nurse on duty."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems in place safeguarded people from the risk of abuse and neglect. People's individual risks were assessed, managed, and monitored. Medicines were managed safely. Lessons were learnt when things went wrong.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
There was a warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere at the service. Staff told us they enjoyed working at the home and that they felt supported. Comments included, 'People here seem happy and comfortable. It's a lovely staff team everyone is really supportive' and 'Very happy working here. Good team. Good manager.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough suitably trained staff to safely meet people's needs. Staff said staffing levels were good and that care and support was not rushed. However, there was not always a registered nurse on duty one night a week.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received training in safeguarding and had knowledge in how to protect people from the risk of abuse and neglect. Staff completed training in medicine administration and had their competency assessed. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: All staff received regular training, supervision and appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed working at the home and that they felt supported. Comments included, 'The (registered manager) is very nice…you can speak with her…a very supportive person', 'Very happy working here. Good team. Good manager.' The registered manager attended daily handovers and worked alongside staff.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a designated activity staff member... varied timetable of events. A monthly activity sheet... trips out... art activity session... singer... house cats... manager's dog... families bring pets.
Points to consider
One night a week no registered nurse on duty, instead an experienced staff member with a nurse qualification from another country is in charge and can call for help.
It was raised with us that there was not always a registered nurse on duty. The registered manager discussed the challenges of recruiting registered nurses. They told us that one night a week an experienced staff member with a nurse qualification from another country was in charge of the shift.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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