Working at The Gables Nursing Home
65 Skipton Road, Keighley, BD20 9LN
Operated by The Gables Care Centre Limited
45 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Supportive leadership, low staff turnover and strong training create a positive culture, but safety lapses like an open door and medicines trolley were found."
Safety & Risk
5/10
!
On the first day of the inspection we found the entrance door of the home was open... a medicines trolley was open in an accessible area... addressed by the second day.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
The registered manager provided people with leadership and promoted a supportive and inclusive team culture... One health professional said. 'There is a family feel all the way down. Very good management.'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Staff turnover was very low which meant people received consistent and experienced support. The registered manager had recently increased staffing on an evening.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
The management team demonstrated commitment to ongoing development opportunities. This included supporting staff to undertake qualifications, attend networking meetings and additional bespoke training sessions.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff praised the registered manager and said they were supportive and had an 'open door' approach. One staff member said, '[Manager] is an inspiration and a good leader.'
Programmes
7/10
✓
There were a very wide range of positive one to one and group activities available... Recent activities included going out for afternoon tea and a hat making session... a 'pop up pub' and 'The Gables Spa' were regularly organised.
Points to consider
Inspectors found the front door unlocked and a medicines trolley left open on the first day, even though these were fixed quickly.
On our arrival on the first day of the inspection we found the entrance door of the home was open... On the first day of the inspection we saw a medicines trolley was open in an accessible area.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2019
Good
Safe
!
Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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