Working at Yewtree Care Limited t/a Yewtree Nursing Home
North End Road, Arundel, BN18 0DU
Operated by Yew Tree Care Limited
40 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported in a positive culture with strong safety practices, but uncertainties around staff retention and limited one-to-one activities need attention."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Risks recorded accurately and monitored regularly; staff trained in safeguarding, knew how to report concerns; incidents reviewed to learn lessons, e.g. falls referral.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Improved ethos and culture reflected in staff feedback; 'The level of support from all of them has just been amazing. They have been so easy to approach and really understanding.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff in place to ensure people remained safe and have their needs met. We observed good levels of staffing throughout the inspection.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff completed thorough induction with Care Certificate; training in moving and handling, learning disability support, catheter care, safeguarding, diabetes and falls awareness.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager and owner had taken proactive action in response to issues; staff said 'They always listen, and are good at communication. They will sort things out.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: activity manager five mornings a week with exercise classes, bingo, visiting animals, crafts, seasonal parties, church services, school visits.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough for safe care with good levels seen, but no info on agency workers or staff staying long-term.
There were enough staff in place to ensure people remained safe and have their needs met. We observed good levels of staffing throughout the inspection.
Activities run by a coordinator with group games, crafts and outings, but limited one-to-one time for some people in older report.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: activity manager had half an hour a day for one-to-one across all residents; records showed infrequent chats or nail-care.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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