Working at St Martin's Centre
Stratford Lawn, Stroud, GL5 4AP
Operated by The English Dominican Congregation (Stone) Charitable Fund
9 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
8.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 8.1/10
Key Finding
"Staff are proud to work there in a supportive, stable team with strong culture and training, although minor gaps in testing processes held safety back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: Assured on PPE use, infection control, shielding, admissions but somewhat assured on testing with signposting to resources; per 2018: Good medicines, safeguarding, risk management and incident review.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff proud to work there, very open transparent culture, happy positive warm atmosphere confirmed by relatives and professionals, strong team spirit.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
2022: People had been supported by a stable and consistent staff team throughout the pandemic; per 2018: enough staff for unrushed attentive support with safe recruitment.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the training was very good and relevant, electronic database for mandatory and specialist training including updates, funded NVQs and qualifications for learning disabilities, monthly supervisions.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they were proud to work at the service, both registered managers were very supportive with regular meetings, formal supervisions and warm positive working relationships.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: On-site swimming pool, community partnerships for festivals like WOMAD with changing facilities charity, charity projects like baking and coffee mornings for cancer charity, new activities and events.
Points to consider
Minor gap in staff and resident testing processes noted in pandemic inspection, though most safety measures were strong.
We were somewhat assured that the provider was accessing testing for people using the service and staff... signposted the provider to resources.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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