Working at St Johns Nursing Home
Rownhams Lane, Southampton, SO16 8AR
Operated by R & E Kitchen Care Limited
38 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Visible management and strong safety practices, although staffing lacks stable retention and training is only standard."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Risk assessments were in place which identified and reduced risks... The service had achieved positive outcomes in relation to the management and prevention of pressure sores.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff we spoke with were positive about the support they received in their role.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People and relatives told us that there were enough staff in place. Comments included, 'Yes, there are enough staff.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received training in line with The Care Certificate... Staff received effective induction, supervision and ongoing support in their role.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager was a visible presence and had a good understanding of the day to day running of the service and people's nursing and care needs.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had opportunities to follow their interests and hobbies and join in a range of social events. This included communal events in the home, trips into the community and visiting entertainers.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but no details on low staff turnover or minimal agency use to make workloads easy.
People and relatives told us that there were enough staff in place. Comments included, 'Yes, there are enough staff.'
Only standard training like the Care Certificate with some extra qualifications but no specialist courses or funded career development.
Staff received training in line with The Care Certificate... Some care staff had obtained additional qualifications in health and social care.
Regular events and trips but no activities coordinator or special programmes to make the role more varied.
People had opportunities to follow their interests and hobbies and join in a range of social events. This included communal events in the home, trips into the community and visiting entertainers.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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