Working at White Lodge Rest Home
79-83 Alma Road, Southampton, SO14 6UQ
Operated by White Lodge Rest Home Limited
28 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and a family-like culture stand out, but unclear staff retention and basic activities are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We reviewed risk assessments related to falls. We found the provider had undertaken a comprehensive risk assessment... environment was safe... incidents had been responded to appropriately
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'We are all one big extended family here'; staff described management as supportive and approachable
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'There are enough staff around. We never feel rushed and have time to spend with people'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff had specialist training e.g. dementia, behaviour, end of life; completed level 2/3 diplomas in health and social care; regular supervisions
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager is fantastic, really supportive. So approachable... They work the floor and their door is always open'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activities coordinator arranged quizzes, singing, dancing, animal visits, parties, community trips
Points to consider
Staff numbers are adequate so carers do not feel rushed, but no details on staff retention or agency use
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'There are mostly enough staff. We always meet people's social and care needs'. 'There are enough staff around. We never feel rushed'
Activities coordinator runs regular varied events like singing, quizzes and community outings, but no specialist or innovative programmes
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: 'The home employed an activities coordinator... activities such as singing, animal visits, parties and dancing... supported to access community events'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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