Working at Parklands Nursing Home
21-27 Thundersley Park Road, Benfleet, SS7 1EG
Operated by Canaryford Limited
54 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Supportive visible manager and reliable staffing without agency use, although activities lack specialist programmes and innovation."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Risk assessments were in place... Staff had received training in safeguarding... Medicines were dispensed by staff who had received training to do so. Issues identified with medicines at the previous inspection had now been addressed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive culture at the service. People and relatives gave positive feedback on their experience at the service, and staff told us they were happy working at the service.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
The service was well staffed and there were enough staff to meet people's needs. The registered manager told us they did not use agency and had enough regular staff to cover shifts.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff were supported to develop their skills and knowledge through training courses. NHS trainers were supporting the service with training on topics such as sepsis awareness and stoma care.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager was very visible in the service frequently engaging with people, relatives, and staff to get their feedback. Staff said, 'The registered manager is supportive and encourages us to develop our knowledge and skills. I feel well supported in my role.'
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People had access to a range of meaningful activities. One person said in 2023, 'I join in activities, and we can have a good laugh.'
Points to consider
Only regular activities with a coordinator, no specialist programmes or innovative approaches to make the job more varied.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People had access to a range of meaningful activities. One person said in 2023, 'I join in activities, and we can have a good laugh.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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