Working at Tall Trees
Oaks Place, Mile End Road, Colchester, CO4 5XR
Operated by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
48 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and a proud, motivated team deliver strong activities and safety, but weekend staffing shortages force prioritising tasks."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff knew how to recognise abuse and protect people from harm... Where errors occurred, lessons were learned, action was taken and embedded.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff were highly motivated, showed pride in the care and support they delivered to people... A staff member told us... I am immensely proud to work here.
Staffing Levels
4/10
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People, staff and relatives told us there were not always enough staff on the nursing unit... at weekends, we struggle. Staff have to prioritise.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
The registered manager ensured that staff received appropriate training based on people's individual needs. Staff told us they had the training they needed... additional training in dementia care.
Management
9/10
✓
People and staff spoke extremely positively about working for the registered manager. They felt well supported by them and could talk to management at any time.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Tall Trees had a dedicated team of lifestyle co-ordinators... promoting 'Intergenerational Care' pre-school children visited weekly.
Points to consider
Staffing is stretched at weekends, so care workers have to prioritise tasks and residents sometimes wait for help.
During the week there is enough staff but at weekends, we struggle... staff have to prioritise... Sometimes I must wait for staff.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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