Working at St Benedicts Ferndale House
38 Grove Road, Gosport, PO12 4JL
Operated by St Benedict's Healthcare Limited
18 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Approachable managers, valued staff with good training and strong safety practices, although staffing lacks low agency use or team stability and activities are basic."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely, accessing testing, and the infection prevention and control policy was up to date. Per 2022 inspection.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt valued and listened to by their managers. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people`s needs. Staffing levels met the needs of people and helped to ensure their safety. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff completed a comprehensive induction which included the completion of the Care Certificate. Care staff were encouraged to undertake vocational qualifications. All staff were supported through supervisions and appraisals. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and helped them when they needed. Staff felt listened and told us the registered managers door was always open if they needed support. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People participated in a wide range of activities which included, visiting the local pub, board games, listening to musicians and events such as celebrating birthdays. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Staffing levels meet needs with prompt responses, but no details on low agency use or long-term team stability.
There were enough staff to meet people`s needs. People and staff confirmed they had no concerns with staffing levels. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Varied basic activities like games, outings, and music, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
People participated in a wide range of activities which included, visiting the local pub, board games, listening to musicians and events such as celebrating birthdays. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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