Working at Lynwood
Rock Road, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0JJ
Operated by Dalskats Limited
3 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Motivated staff praised the approachable manager with strong safety practices, but staffing lacks stability and activities have no dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People remained safe at the service. People's risks were assessed, monitored and managed by staff. People received their medicines safely by suitably trained staff.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff spoke very highly of the registered manager and provider of the service. Staff were motivated and hardworking.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staff confirmed there were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs and support them with activities and trips out.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff said they were provided with regular updated training and in subjects relevant to the people who lived at the home, for example Makaton training.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was very approachable, well liked and respected and made themselves available.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People took part in a wide range of activities including horse riding at the farm, college courses, swimming, football and community trips.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for one-to-one care and trips out, but nothing about low agency use or a super stable team.
Staff confirmed there were sufficient numbers of staff to meet people's needs and support them with activities and trips out. Family confirmed, "High staff ratio".
Lots of fun outings like farm animals, swimming and local events, but no dedicated activities person or special therapy programmes.
Activities currently enjoyed include: horse and carriage riding at Palace Farm, College courses, football club, 'Music Mayhem', Retro Nightclub, cooking, swimming, and caring for farm animals, walking group and a variety of trips out.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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