Working at Linden House
9-11 Scarsdale Avenue, Derby, DE23 6ER
Operated by Linden Care home (Derby) Limited
16 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Supportive leadership and strong infection control with staff feeling valued, but COVID staffing shortages and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022 IPC inspection: We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections, using PPE effectively, with up to date policy and proactive measures.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they found staff meetings useful and they felt their views and opinions were welcomed by the registered manager.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People told us there were enough staff to safely meet their needs; 2022: The provider had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they felt they received enough training and support; records confirmed training was provided in areas relevant to people's care needs with regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager provided clear and supportive leadership to their staff team with an open and approachable management style that was inclusive of people and staff views.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People told us they had plenty of interesting things to do; this had included games, entertainment and crafts with a musical entertainer visited.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for safe care but COVID illness caused shortages that needed special fixes to cover shifts.
The provider had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures
Basic activities like games, crafts and music but no coordinator or special programmes to make days more varied and fun.
People told us they had plenty of interesting things to do; this had included games, entertainment and crafts
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
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