Working at Sheridan House
10c Douglas Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 2BT
Operated by Brandon Care Limited
25 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 8.6/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership, dedicated training and a happy team culture, although activities lack specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2021 IPC inspection: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, managing outbreaks. Per 2019: Proactive risk-taking to maximise independence, robust incident analysis like updated falls protocol, strong safeguarding.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said there was a good team spirit... Staff said they worked in a culture where their views and suggestions were listened to... 'The staff are kind to all and just like a happy family.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People did not have concerns regarding the staffing levels which met their physical and emotional needs; conscientious staff team who knew them well; staff were not rushed, and call bells were answered promptly.
Training & Dev
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated training co-ordinator... Staff were supported to complete Diplomas in Social care through to Foundation Degrees... training from the Alzheimer's Society... champions in various areas.
Management
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager was a strong role model for all staff and constantly looked for ways to improve practice... They spent time at the home and people living there knew who they were.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A staff member was responsible for co-ordinating activities and there was a weekly timetable... knit and natter, exercise classes, trips, themed restaurant evenings, community events like garden fete.
Points to consider
Activities are regular and varied with a coordinator and community links, but no named specialist programmes or awards to make the role stand out.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A staff member was responsible for co-ordinating activities and there was a weekly timetable of events decided with the people... Regular activities included card games, board games... knit and natter... exercise classes... trips.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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