Working at The Lawns
The Lawns, 346 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4QW
Operated by The Lawns Limited
30 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.4/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership, positive family culture and good training, although activities lack specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Effective systems were in place to manage people's medicines... Staff had received safeguarding training... Accidents and incidents were reported and recorded.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'We are a family at The Lawns. It is a really positive atmosphere here. I would move in if I needed to go into a care home.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of staff were available... Staff carried out additional shifts when required which prevented people being cared for by agency staff.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff were encouraged to undertake additional health and social care qualifications... competency assessments in areas such as medicines management and PEG management.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff praised the leadership... 'We have a strong leader. She has a good understanding...' and 'Very hands on'.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed a range of activities... crafts, music and exercise. Staff held regular events such as BBQs, social evenings and trips out.
Points to consider
No specialist activity programmes or therapeutic approaches, just regular crafts, music, outings and community visits.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People enjoyed a range of activities in the home and in the onsite day centre such as crafts, music and exercise.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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