Working at Priory Care Residential Home
11 Priory Road, Cottingham, HU16 4RR
Operated by DEMA Residential Homes Limited
38 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"A supportive family-like team and strong safety practices shine through, although limited activities and uncertain staff retention hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted inspection: Assured on effective PPE use with spot checks, regular testing, clean premises and infection control; per 2017: Medicines managed safely, staff trained on safeguarding, incidents analysed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff described home as 'like a little family' and 'good cheery team'; felt well supported, culture of openness; professionals noted improved morale.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of staff employed to ensure people received the care and support they needed; robust recruitment with references and DBS checks.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed essential training including MCA and NVQs (15 staff at levels 2-4); thorough induction with Care Certificate and regular supervision.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Manager in post since registration, visible and approachable; staff told us manager listens to concerns and is fair.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Activities coordinator employed Tuesdays and Thursdays providing varied activities such as singing, ball games, reminiscence and church services.
Points to consider
Enough staff on duty to cover care needs, but no details on agency use or long-term retention to keep teams really stable.
Sufficient numbers of staff were employed to make sure people received the support they needed.
Activities coordinator only works Tuesdays and Thursdays with basic events like games and singing, so other days feel like routine care.
The manager told us that they now employed an activities coordinator on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and there was a board advertising the activities for the week.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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