Working at Kynance Residential Home
Mentfade Limited, East Cowes, PO32 6BP
Operated by Mentfade Limited
32 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel happy, motivated and well-supported with good training, but basic activities and routine care make work less engaging."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People felt safe living at Kynance. Staff knew how to identify, prevent and report abuse. Safeguarding investigations were thorough and identified learning to help prevent a reoccurrence.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they were happy, motivated and worked well as a team. Comments included: 'I'm happy in my work'; 'I am very happy here and feel well supported'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs. One person told us, 'Staff are always there for us and come quickly when I need them.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Experienced staff received regular training in all key subjects and were supported to gain vocational qualifications relevant to their role. For example, a senior staff member was being supported to complete a level five management qualification.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us they were happy, motivated and worked well as a team. They felt supported and valued by their managers.
Programmes
4/10
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People had access to a range of activities. These were advertised on the home's notice board and included chair exercises, bingo, singing, crafts and board games.
Points to consider
The job is mostly routine personal care, with only basic group activities like bingo and crafts now and then, no full programme or coordinator to make work more interesting.
People had access to a range of activities. These were advertised on the home's notice board and included chair exercises, bingo, singing, crafts and board games.
Staff numbers meet basic needs and respond promptly, but nothing extra for unhurried personalised care or signs of a super stable team.
There were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs. One person told us, 'Staff are always there for us and come quickly when I need them.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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