Working at The Larches
Woodfield Drive, Stowmarket, IP14 1BJ
Operated by Barnett Care Homes Ltd
5 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers, positive staff culture and strong safety, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator for more varied programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People were protected from the risk of harm or abuse. Staff had received safeguarding training... Medicines were managed safely and appropriately. There were good systems in place... Regular auditing was completed.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff morale was positive, and staff told us they enjoyed their jobs. One staff member said, 'I have always felt valued and appreciated and have had complete support from managers and colleagues. My opinion is always listened to.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
There were consistently enough staff, who knew people well, to enable them to lead interesting lives and access the community. Staff confirmed there were sufficient staff on shift.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff had received good training and understood the condition of Prader-Willi Syndrome to enable them to support and respond to people. New staff received induction training... Staff new to care completed The Care Certificate.
Management
8/10
✓
The managers were closely supported by the provider who was in day to day contact and present at the service. Staff told us they felt well supported in their roles. One staff member told us, 'I really enjoy working at The Larches I feel valued every day by all staff and by management.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had regular access to their community. We were told of all the different pursuits people did individually, such as playing badminton, swimming, working with animals as well as... litter picking within the local community.
Points to consider
Days include community outings like sports and litter picking plus cooking at home, but no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes to make the role more varied.
People had regular access to their community... such as playing badminton, swimming, working with animals... litter picking within the local community... People were able to take part in cooking.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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