Working at Oakdene Residential Home
Oakdene, Waterlooville, PO7 7RN
Operated by Mrs Gillian Bryden
19 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.1/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported in a positive culture with strong safety measures, although COVID-related staffing pressures needed mitigation."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2022 targeted inspection: 'We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections... using PPE effectively and safely... risk assessments... infection prevention policy up to date.'
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff felt supported... "We work together to ensure people are safe, happy and cared for in the right way."'; per 2022: 'Staff had worked as a team... positive interactions.'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2022 targeted inspection: 'The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures'; per 2020: 'All of the staff we spoke with felt that there were enough staff to keep people safe and they had time to spend with people.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff received an effective induction and appropriate ongoing training, so they felt confident... Further training was available... competency assessments... regular individual supervision.'
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff felt supported by the provider. One explained, "I do feel supported, and I know I can go to them [provider] If I have a concern."'; management receptive to feedback and keen to improve.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'An activity co-ordinator was employed and arranged various activities... quizzes, arts and crafts, visits from a vicar... woodland walks.'
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but they had to put measures in place to cover COVID-related staff shortages.
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures
Only standard induction, ongoing training and supervisions with no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received an effective induction and appropriate ongoing training... competency assessments were carried out... regular individual supervision
Activities coordinator runs regular quizzes, arts, crafts and walks but no specialist or innovative programmes.
An activity co-ordinator was employed and arranged various activities throughout the week, a timetable... quizzes, arts and crafts, visits from a vicar... woodland walks
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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