Working at Seaview House Nursing Home
14-16 Colne Road, Clacton On Sea, CO15 1PY
Operated by Seaview House Care Ltd
20 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.5/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.5/10
Key Finding
"Strong safety practices, good management oversight and positive team culture, but limited activities and basic training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Risks to people had been assessed and documented within their care plans. These were regularly reviewed and updated as people's needs had changed. Systems and processes were in place for the safe management of medicines, including regular audits.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff had a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and worked well together to meet people's needs. The atmosphere in the service was relaxed and calm.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to provide safe and meaningful care to people living in the service. There was a consistent staffing team, who were flexible in their approach to working.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had received adequate training, suitable for their roles, and the manager regularly observed staff in practice to ensure their skills were suitable.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager had good oversight of the whole running of the service. They spoke about areas that had been identified for improvement and what actions were being taken.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: We saw people playing chess and completing jigsaws. One person did voluntary work and enjoyed knitting. People took part in bowling and another person enjoyed playing pool.
Points to consider
Days are mostly routine personal care, with only basic activities like board games, knitting and occasional bowling, no dedicated coordinator or varied programme.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: We saw people playing chess and completing jigsaws. One person did voluntary work and enjoyed knitting. People took part in bowling and another person enjoyed playing pool.
Just standard training to do the basics of the job, no specialist courses, funded qualifications or career development.
Staff had received adequate training, suitable for their roles, and the manager regularly observed staff in practice to ensure their skills were suitable.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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