Working at Rushyfields Residential and Nursing Home
Brandon Lane, Durham, DH7 8SH
Operated by Sanctuary Care Limited
41 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
5.6/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.6/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management and open culture with confident safeguarding, but limited activities without a coordinator and some agency staff hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Individualised risk assessments were in place to ensure people could take risks safely. Staff were confident about how to raise concerns to safeguard people.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
The provider and registered manager encouraged people and staff to be open with each other and created a culture of acceptance.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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There were enough staff to meet people's individual needs and maintain their safety. When agency staff were used, this was done appropriately.
Training & Dev
5/10
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New staff followed an induction process that included specific training and shadowing experienced staff.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff could approach the registered manager for support at any time.
Programmes
4/10
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People were enjoying a virtual trip to the sea side on the day of our inspection. Decorations, bunting, crab nets, sand, water, beach balls, fish and chips, ice creams and a singer made the event something for most people to get involved in.
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or regular programme of varied events, so the role involves mostly routine personal care with occasional themed days.
People were enjoying a virtual trip to the sea side on the day of our inspection. Decorations, bunting, crab nets, sand, water, beach balls, fish and chips, ice creams and a singer made the event something for most people to get involved in.
Staffing is adequate but some agency workers are used to cover shifts.
When agency staff were used, this was done appropriately.
Only standard training and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
New staff followed an induction process that included specific training and shadowing experienced staff.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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