Working at The Aldbury
672-674 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4NA
Operated by Colten Care (2003) Limited
55 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Supportive manager and happy, well-trained staff create a positive culture, but unclear staff retention and basic activities programme are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Policies and procedures for safe wound management had been improved since the last inspection.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff enjoyed working at the home and felt supported by their colleagues.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Management provided staff with the opportunity to develop their practice skills and obtain higher qualifications.
Management
8/10
✓
They were unanimously positive in the competence and supportive approach of the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There was a programme of activities for people to enjoy every day. Many were group activities... animals living there... music and arts partner.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs and call bells get quick answers, but no info on staff staying long-term or low agency use.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs.
Daily activities programme with pets, music, and group events adds variety, but no specialist schemes or staff training in therapies.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: programme of activities... animals living there... music and arts partner.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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