Working at The Gables
1595 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B69 2BJ
Operated by Absolute Healthcare (Central) Limited
47 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by strong leadership, valued culture and good training, but some think staffing is tight at busy times and medicines records were initially incomplete."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
Some people required medication 'as and when required'. Although records were not in place for some people, discussions with nursing staff demonstrated their knowledge... protocols were now in place.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they felt valued in their role... 'The management team listen to us'... One staff member said, 'I love my job and working here, the people... are great, and I enjoy coming to work'.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People and relatives told us they thought there were enough staff on duty... We received mixed feedback from staff about the staffing levels, where some staff thought additional staffing was required at busier times.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received training in Management of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPPA) which provided staff with the skills and techniques to manage people's behaviours... Staff told us they felt supported... regular training opportunities.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff understood their roles and responsibilities and were confident in the registered manager who they described as, 'supportive, approachable and provided good leadership'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The home has two activities co-ordinators... music sessions, pampering sessions, art and crafts, and grab bags... external entertainment... supported to go out into the community.
Points to consider
Some workers feel they need more staff at busy times.
We received mixed feedback from staff about the staffing levels, where some staff thought additional staffing was required at busier times.
As-needed medicine instructions were missing for some people when inspectors visited.
Some people required medication 'as and when required'. Although records were not in place for some people... We received information following the inspection visit to confirm these protocols were now in place.
No specialist activity programmes or staff training in therapeutic approaches, just regular basic ones.
music sessions, pampering sessions, art and crafts, and grab bags which contain sensory objects... external entertainment such as singers.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
!
Requires improvement
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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