Working at Parkside Lodge Residential Home
28 Wykeham Road, Worthing, BN11 4JF
Operated by Parkside Lodge Health Care LTD
20 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and effective safety, although sufficient staffing lacks stability and activities miss dedicated coordination."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems were in place for any concerns to be reported and acted upon quickly. Risks to people were assessed, managed and minimised. Medicines were administered safely with good oversight
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt supported in their roles and received regular supervision. There was an open, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at the home
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The service had sufficient staff who were suitably trained to meet people's needs. People, relatives and staff all felt staffing arrangements were sufficient for people's care and daily living arrangements
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff training was up to date and relevant to ensure they had the knowledge and skills needed for their role. Regular supervisions and appraisals took place to support staff in their roles
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager and senior staff provided strong leadership and everyone we spoke with told us the management team were approachable and friendly. Staff told us '[Registered manager] is the best manager. Their door is always open'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were happy with the range of social activities provided. Activities were varied and planned based on people's interests including themed nights
Points to consider
Staffing levels are sufficient but nothing special, with no details on low staff turnover or minimal agency use
The service had sufficient staff who were suitably trained to meet people's needs. People, relatives and staff all felt staffing arrangements were sufficient
Activities include themed nights and one-to-one chats but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes
People were happy with the range of social activities provided. Activities were varied and planned based on people's interests. 'There's always something going on. We have themed nights'
Training covers basics and supervisions but no funded qualifications or career progression paths mentioned
Staff training was up to date and relevant... Regular supervisions and appraisals took place
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2022
Good
Safe
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Caring
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