Working at The Mead
Castleford Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4AL
Operated by Quantum Care Limited
60 bedsResidential 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
"Approachable managers, happy friendly staff, and consistent staffing, although activities lack specialist programmes for more variety."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
There were suitable arrangements for the safe storage and management of people's medicines... robust checks in place and MAR`s were checked daily and as part of the audit.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
A staff member commented, 'I love it here... this care home is fantastic, never been so happy. It is the friendliest home, everyone gets on well and we have good relationships with the residents and their families.'
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
The registered manager confirmed they had not used any agency staff for more than a year so people were supported by a consistent workforce.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff received the provider's mandatory training and regular updates in a range of subjects... including areas such as moving and handling, dementia, medicines and infection control. There were champions amongst the care staff for nutrition, dementia, wound care...
Management
8/10
✓
Staff we spoke with told us that the registered manager and other managers were visible around the home. One staff member commented, 'If I don't understand something I will ask the managers, they are all approachable, they are always walking about.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
People had an opportunity to join in the unit-based activities. There were various types of entertainment including weekends... People were provided with one to one activities as well. There were activities that promoted exercise each week... two recent trips this year one to Southend and the other to Paradise Park.
Points to consider
Activities include trips, entertainment, and one-to-one sessions, but no specialist programmes to make the role more varied and creative.
People had an opportunity to join in the unit-based activities. There were various types of entertainment including weekends... two recent trips this year one to Southend and the other to Paradise Park.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2017
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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