Working at Ridgewood House
13 Dukes Drive, Chesterfield, S41 8QB
Operated by Miss Rebecca Clair Walsh
21 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and happy staff create a positive culture, but basic activities and standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People received their medicines safely. There was a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed people's company and were happy at work. One staff member said, 'I really enjoy coming to work, not many people can say that.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff on duty to keep people safe and meet their needs in a timely manner.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received training that supported them to carry out their role effectively. The training staff received was in line with the care certificate.
Management
7/10
✓
People, relatives and staff all told us the home was consistently well-led. The registered manager led by example and ensured everyone had a say in the running of the home.
Programmes
5/10
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There was a variety of activities available for people. One person said, 'I've made lots of friends here, we play dominoes, we do knitting, we do sing songs, we've done baking.'
Points to consider
Just basic activities like dominoes, knitting, singing, and baking, no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
we play dominoes, we do knitting, we do sing songs, we've done baking, never a dull moment.
Only standard care certificate training and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
The training staff received was in line with the care certificate.
Staffing levels are adequate with no waits for care, but no details on retention or agency use.
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs and preferences in a timely manner.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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