Working at La Marsh
9 Crowlands, Cambridge, CB24 8TE
Operated by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited
9 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with clear leadership, enthusiastic culture and strong safety, but vacancies mean using agency staff and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The home had effective safeguarding systems, policies and procedures in place. Staff knew how to recognise abuse... People received their medication as prescribed. Risks were being managed so that people were protected from avoidable harm.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
All staff were enthusiastic about their roles and providing person centred care. Staff were supported, respected and their dedication to the people they worked with was recognised.
Staffing Levels
5/10
!
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet people's needs. Due to staff vacancies, agency and bank staff were being used.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff completed an induction when they commenced working in the home and then refresher training as required. Training dates were entered onto a computer system which the manager monitored regularly.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager and deputy manager had clear vision and values that they shared with the staff team at La Marsh. Staff were supported, respected and their dedication to the people they worked with was recognised.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had access to a varied activity programme, both at home and in the community. Regular sessions such as music, massage and craft took place.
Points to consider
Enough staff to meet needs, but vacancies mean using agency and bank staff sometimes.
Due to staff vacancies, agency and bank staff were being used.
Varied activities like crafts, music and massage, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to make the role more creative.
People had access to a varied activity programme... Regular sessions such as music, massage and craft took place.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2019
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