Working at The Ashton Care Home
John Street, Hinckley, LE10 1UY
Operated by Hinckley Care Limited
72 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by strong management and thrive in an open culture, but agency staff skills and inconsistent medicines records need attention."
Safety & Risk
5/10
!
The protocols for the management of 'as required' medicines and maintaining accurate stock records were not always consistent. The protocols of maintaining covert medicines records were not always consistent.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
The culture within the service was open and promoted an ethos of person-centred and inclusive care and support. People and staff were empowered by the managers to contribute to the delivery of the good standard of care in the service.
Staffing Levels
5/10
!
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. This included a mix of permanent and agency staff. Staff told us the skill level of agency staff sometimes impacted on their practice.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: Staff were provided with personal development plans. The registered manager had introduced new plans which were tailored to individual staff member's needs.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff spoke very positively about the registered manager and the support they received. They told us their team meetings, supervision and appraisal meetings were effective and supported them to deliver a good standard of care.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2022 comprehensive inspection: People were provided with access to a wide range of activities. ... we saw people supported in groups and individually to take part in kinetic sand activities... colouring and using an interactive table.
Points to consider
Enough staff on duty but agency workers skills sometimes affect care quality.
There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. This included a mix of permanent and agency staff. Staff told us the skill level of agency staff sometimes impacted on their practice.
Records for as-needed meds and hidden medications not always consistent, so extra care needed.
The protocols for the management of 'as required' medicines and maintaining accurate stock records were not always consistent. The protocols of maintaining covert medicines records were not always consistent.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2023
Good
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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