Working at St Christopher's Care Home
Ascot Priory, Ascot, SL5 8RS
Operated by Ascot Residential Homes Limited
25 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 8.4/10
Key Finding
"Brilliant management and a proud, supportive team with innovative activities, although occasional staffing pressures."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: All areas very clean, staff using PPE correctly, named IPC lead oversaw audits, no COVID cases; per 2019: safe medicines no errors, incidents analysed daily for themes.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Whole team approach', staff supportive of each other, motivated, proud, 'one large family'; 2022: staff worked together as a team, good communication.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There were enough staff... staff felt there were usually enough staff to do their jobs safely'; low staff turnover; 2022: measures to mitigate COVID-19 staff pressures.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received training with monitoring, induction, shadowing, supervisions; innovative virtual dementia tour and VOED training.
Management
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'The service is managed brilliantly. Our voices are always heard' and felt supported by approachable registered manager with open-door policy.
Programmes
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated activities coordinators, animals on site, community partnerships, university students, themed events, innovative continence project reduced UTIs and falls significantly.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are usually enough with low turnover, but occasional pressures meant they were not always ideal.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: staff felt there were usually enough staff to do their jobs safely; 2022: provider had measures to mitigate risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Outstanding
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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