Working at Oak View Residential Care Home
47-49 Beach Road, Hayling Island, PO11 0JB
Operated by Stephen Geach
51 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Management treats staff well with excellent training and a positive team culture, although they rely on agency staff for short-term cover."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections... using PPE effectively and safely... infection prevention procedures were robust... Staff had received suitable training and guidance regarding infection control.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff member said, 'I love working here, we all get on well and work as a team.'... 'I feel valued and appreciated by the management.'... All the staff spoken to... were very positive about the running of the service. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient numbers of staff available... All staff we spoke with also confirmed there were enough staff to meet people's needs in a relaxed and calm way... Short term absences were covered... or a consistent pool of agency staff who were familiar with people using the service. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Staff comments included, 'We get loads of training, the trainer is very good', 'The training is excellent, we are constantly training'... Staff were also provided with additional training where required and were supported to gain additional qualifications... one to one supervision with a member of the management team every three months. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff comments included... 'The management are definitely good and they do treat people and staff really well' and 'It's very well run; I've worked in different homes but wouldn't want to work anywhere else.' Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
An activities coordinator was employed... people were provided with a range of activities... one to one activities... reading, singing, music, hand massage and games... pat dogs... school children... Group activities... entertainers, arts and crafts, music, quizzes, baking and exercises. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough time for calm care, but they rely on a regular pool of agency staff for short-term cover.
Short term absences were covered by existing staff members working additional hours or a consistent pool of agency staff who were familiar with people using the service. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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