Working at Stone House Nursing Home
44 Bishopstone Road, Aylesbury, HP17 8QX
Operated by Stone House Home Limited(The)
35 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.9/10
Key Finding
"Staff describe a family-like culture and feel well supported with strong safety and hands-on management, although staffing is adequate without strong staff retention."
Safety & Risk
9/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: Medicines safely managed with regular audits, proper incident investigations and learning; staff competent; per 2019: strong safeguarding and risk management.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff described 'one big family', 'feel very supported', 'culture of openness and transparency' with no fear of recrimination.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People told us there were enough staff available to meet their needs; 'Staffing seems to be fine; there never seems to be a shortage.'
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff up to date with training including specialist like syringe driver and funded assistant practitioner courses; regular supervisions focused on development.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the registered manager was very 'hands on' and would always help if required; multiple staff praised approachable leadership and support.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Activity coordinator ran varied programme with interactive therapeutic dog, one-to-one music sessions, cultural events and community engagement.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with no details on low agency use or strong staff retention.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People told us there were enough staff available to meet their needs... Staffing seems to be fine; there never seems to be a shortage.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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