Working at Mermaid Lodge
68-70 Brighton Road, Lancing, BN15 8LW
Operated by Mrs Nilda Yasoda Dooraree
10 bedsResidential homesRehabilitation (illness/injury)
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported and valued with approachable management and a stable core team, although no regular activities programme means mostly routine personal care."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Risks to people had been identified and assessed. There was a flexible approach to risk management which promoted people's independence.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
People and staff told us that they felt supported and valued.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There was a core team of staff who knew people well. Staff told us that they worked flexibly to suit people's needs and preferences.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff had been supported by the provider to complete either a level 3 or 4 Diploma in Health and Social care or level 5 in leadership.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and they felt very supported.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were occasional activities available to people if they chose to participate. However most people told us that they were independent and followed their own interests outside of the service.
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or regular programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care and supporting independent residents.
There were occasional activities available to people if they chose to participate. However most people told us that they were independent and followed their own interests outside of the service. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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