Working at The Cedars Nursing Home
Northlands, Salisbury, SP5 2EJ
Operated by Alphacare Holdings Limited
62 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
5.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 5.2/10
Key Finding
"Strong safety measures, regular training and positive staff culture, but no registered manager and COVID-related staffing pressures hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Effective safeguarding systems in place; risk assessments supported independence; lessons learnt from incidents.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they felt listened to, valued and able to contribute to the running of the service.
Staffing Levels
5/10
!
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to meet people's needs; per 2022: measures in place to mitigate COVID-19 related staff pressures.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they received regular training to give them the skills to meet people's needs. This included a thorough induction.
Management
2/10
✕
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The service did not have a registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: There was a planned schedule of group and one to one activities; activities co-ordinator kept records.
Points to consider
No permanent manager in post.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The service did not have a registered manager.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with COVID-related staff pressures.
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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