Working at Kings Court Care Home
14 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ND
Operated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
37 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management in a positive culture with good safety and staffing, although basic activities like bingo and crafts lack innovation."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely. We were assured that the provider was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Comments from people, relatives, staff and visiting healthcare professionals indicated there was a positive and open culture within the service.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff members told us staffing levels were appropriate. Staff were visible throughout the home... Rotas confirmed the expected staffing levels had been maintained.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager used a training matrix to monitor staff mandatory training. Staff also completed role specific training such as podiatry. Staff received regular supervisions and an annual appraisal.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager and told us they were comfortable raising any concerns. Staff told us the home had a positive and friendly atmosphere.
Programmes
6/10
✓
There was a robust activities programme and people were engaged in a variety of solo and group activities. Per 2018: opportunities... crafts, reminiscing, sing a longs, chats, bingo.
Points to consider
Activities are regular with a coordinator but basic like bingo, crafts and sing-alongs, so days aren't enriched by specialist or innovative programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: opportunities for people to participate in activities. This included crafts, reminiscing, sing a longs, chats, bingo and activities outside the home.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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