Working at Russell Court Nursing Home
Russell Square, Longfield, DA3 7RY
Operated by Russell Court Limited
40 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"A proud family-like team with approachable management and strong training support, although uncertainty on staff retention and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2021 infection control inspection: Assured on PPE, testing, visitor procedures, outbreak management. Per 2019: 'People continued to receive their medicines safely'; staff confident in safeguarding.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I have never wanted to leave here' and 'I am proud to work here'; 'We are part of a family here'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People consistently told us there were enough staff. We observed there were enough staff to meet people's needs during the inspection.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Nurses were supported to attend local forums and to attend advanced training in wound care and other specialist nursing courses.' Staff had regular supervisions and appraisals.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager had an open door policy in place for staff, residents and relatives.' Staff described manager as 'very open and approachable'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Activities coordinator met with people... music activities... movement to music, we go the cinema, out to lunch.'
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs and match the rota, but no info on agency use or staff sticking around long-term to keep workloads light.
People consistently told us there were enough staff. We observed there were enough staff to meet people's needs during the inspection.
Activities coordinator runs regular stuff like music, exercises, cinema and outings, but no specialist programmes to make the job more interesting.
To promote wellbeing and reduce isolation an activities coordinator met with people... We do music activities... movement to music, we go the cinema, out to lunch.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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