Working at Montrose House
10 Renfrew Road, Ipswich, IP4 3EZ
Operated by Suffolk Mind
10 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 8.4/10
Key Finding
"Outstanding leadership, high staff morale and thorough training, although activities and programmes are limited."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'Systems to protect from abuse, risks well managed with assessments, medicines safely managed; lessons learned and training provided after errors.'
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'Morale was extremely high... staff proud of where they worked, felt valued and respected; low staff turnover, no-blame culture.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'Staffing turnover was low and staffing levels were appropriate to ensure enough care staff to meet needs safely; dependency tool used.'
Training & Dev
9/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'In-depth training on mental health, specific needs like behaviours that challenge, diabetes; regular supervision, appraisals, supported professional qualifications.'
Management
9/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'The registered manager promoted the highest standards of care... passionate and highly motivated workforce'; won inspiring leaders award nominated by staff.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 inspection: 'Meaningful activities including baking cakes, high tea, therapy dogs, food preparation, community outings; residents involved in planning.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Outstanding
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
★
Outstanding
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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