Working at The Grange - Benenden
The Green, Cranbrook, TN17 4DN
Operated by The Grange (2016) Ltd
19 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Family-like culture where staff feel proud and love their work plus engaging activities like employment support, although staffing relies on agency workers for vacancies."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I love coming to work. The residents are always so pleased to see you' and 'It's like a family'.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff available to meet the needs of people.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Records showed staff were up-to-date with their training. Training was provided to staff to help them support people with specialised needs.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager had the skills and experience to lead the service. Staff said they felt proud to work at the organisation.
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Two people had been supported to gain employment in the local shop. Other people manned a stall at the local fete.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but uses some agency workers to cover vacancies.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: they needed to use some agency staff as the service had three vacancies
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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