Working at Springfield Nursing Home
26 Arthurs Hill, Shanklin, PO37 6EX
Operated by Scio Healthcare Limited
62 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.2/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.2/10
Key Finding
"Hands-on management and a proud stable team where staff feel supported, although bank staff cover absences and activities are mostly standard."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022 IPC inspection: 'Staff completed IPC training... wearing correct PPE... premises visibly clean... up to date IPC policy'; assured on all infection control measures.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff say 'lovely place to work', 'very proud... would never leave', long-serving staff, feel supported by approachable managers.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There were enough staff... Short term staff absences were covered by... regular team of bank staff.' Per 2022: measures for COVID-19 related staff pressures.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff complete regular and specialist training (dementia, end of life), encouraged for qualifications, 'The training is great here'; regular supervision.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Registered manager praised by staff as 'absolutely amazing' and 'hands on', works shifts alongside staff, supported by provider team.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Full-time activities coordinator provides varied programme: bingo, arts and crafts, pamper, music, therapy dog, nursery visits.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but they use bank staff and workers from sister homes to cover absences.
Short term staff absences were covered by existing staff members, staff from two other sister homes run by the provider and a regular team of bank staff. (Per 2019)
Activities are regular and varied with a coordinator but mostly standard events like bingo and crafts, no specialist programmes.
People were provided with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities, including: bingo, pamper sessions, arts and crafts, cooking, reminiscence sessions, music and visits from a therapy dog. (Per 2019)
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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