Working at Peartree House
8a Peartree Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7JP
Operated by Pear Tree House Rehabilitation Limited
46 bedsNursing homesHomecare agenciesSupported living
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 strong leadership and a positive team culture with good training, but staffing concerns in the annexe and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had arrangements in place to protect people from risks... Processes were in place for the management of medicines... and for learning from incidents. Staff told us there was a 'no blame' culture.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
There was a positive culture at the service, with effective team working... Staff told us... 'I feel part of the team. Communication is very good. I feel included.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient numbers of suitable staff to support people and keep them safe. Staff told us their workload was manageable, but staff in one area raised concerns about staffing levels in the annexe.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
The provider had a programme of mandatory training, supervision and appraisal for all staff... Professionally qualified staff were able to maintain their qualification... with time being made available for reflective practice, career progression.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff were positive about how the service was managed and the leadership of the registered manager and owners. Staff told us they felt empowered to share ideas, and that there was a 'good, strong management team'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were able to take part in leisure activities which reflected their interests. Other leisure activities available to people included entertainers and therapy animals which visited the home.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with manageable workloads overall, but some staff raised concerns about levels in the annexe and agency covers absences.
Staff in one area of the home raised concerns about the staffing levels in the annexe where care staff were also responsible for cooking meals. We passed these on to the registered manager who undertook to review them.
Only basic activities like entertainers, pet therapy and community outings with no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
Other leisure activities available to people included entertainers and therapy animals which visited the home... supported to take part in the community by visiting local shops, cafes and community groups.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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