Working at Overleat Residential Care Home
Derby Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1JL
Operated by Podsmead Residential Care Limited
13 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
"Staff praised approachable management and felt part of a warm, stable team, although activities lacked structure without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
There were effective systems in place to protect people from the risk of abuse. Medicines were stored, recorded and administered safely. Any accidents and incidents were recorded and audited for themes.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
The culture and atmosphere at the service was warm, welcoming, friendly and inclusive. All staff put people first.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were enough staff available to support people according to their changing needs and individual preferences. The staff team was small and stable. Some staff had worked at the service for many years.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff training covered those areas identified as necessary for the service and included moving and handling, safeguarding and dementia care. Regular supervision sessions were now embedded. Staff received annual appraisals.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff were positive about the management of the service. They told us the registered manager was honest, approachable and always available for advice.
Programmes
5/10
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Staff spent time talking with people, played games and watched films. Occasional external entertainment was arranged, for example musicians. People also benefitted from a visiting reflexologist.
Points to consider
No dedicated activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role involves basic games, chats and occasional visitors rather than varied enriching activities.
Staff spent time talking with people, played games and watched films. Occasional external entertainment was arranged, for example musicians.
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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