Working at Oakland Grange
10 Merton Road, Southsea, PO5 2AG
Operated by Crescent Care Limited
43 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 8.0/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers, a brilliant team culture like a family, robust safety and effective training."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: Robust IPC with hourly cleaning of touch points, staff IPC/PPE training and monitoring, up-to-date policy; per 2017: monthly falls analysis, strong safeguarding.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff described 'brilliant team like a little family'; 'morale is good'; 'enjoyed working'; praised by staff, people, relatives and professionals.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'There were enough staff to meet people's needs'; dependency tool used, levels met consistently, absences covered by existing staff who knew people well.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Regular training including e-learning at 100% pass, dementia specialist nurse input, funded vocational qualifications, 3-monthly supervisions.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'The managers are really, really supportive'; 'always available'; responsive to inspection findings with immediate improvements.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Activity coordinator provided bingo, quizzes, community trips, one-to-one reminiscence; school visits and local supermarket partnerships.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
!
Requires improvement
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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