Working at Radway Lodge Residential Home
Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8TS
Operated by The Radway Lodge Partnership
15 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by management in a positive atmosphere with strong safety, but staffing and training are adequate without standout features."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Medicines management was good... Effective systems and procedures were in place to protect people from the risk of abuse and harm... Risks to people's health and wellbeing were managed safely and effectively.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us there was a good atmosphere in the service saying, 'We have been so well supported, especially during the pandemic.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
We observed sufficient levels of staffing to meet people's needs effectively.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Care staff completed training in all aspects to ensure they could do their role safely and effectively.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff felt supported by the management team. One staff member said, 'I love working here.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People were supported and encouraged to maintain their interests... group projects so people felt included... 'lockdown quilt' and completed other arts and crafts... trips out... maintaining the attractive garden.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with no details on staff retention or agency use.
We observed sufficient levels of staffing to meet people's needs effectively.
Only standard training and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Care staff completed training in all aspects to ensure they could do their role safely and effectively.
Activities include arts, crafts, outings and gardening but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
People were able to pursue their interests and attend activities in groups or one to one with staff... group projects... 'lockdown quilt' and completed other arts and crafts... trips out... raised beds.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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