Working at Abbey Lea Care Home
York Road, Selby, YO8 5JP
Operated by Ochre Care Limited
23 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"A friendly, positive culture and supportive management with enough staffing, but only standard training and basic activities."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Systems were in place to manage safeguarding incidents and staff were trained in safeguarding people from abuse. Staff felt confident action would be taken when concerns were raised.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff described the culture as being 'Friendly, cooperative, fun, homely and positive.' They said that issues were always addressed quickly and using a no-blame approach.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Staff told us there was enough staff to support people safely. One staff member said, 'I think they (staffing levels) are really good, everyone gets their needs met.' Care was unhurried and staff had time to spend with people.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received regular supervisions and training. Staff were supported to develop their skills and experience.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: The management style of the registered manager was founded on teamwork, collaboration and inclusion. Staff described it as relaxed, supportive, approachable and enabling.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: People engaged in an abundance of pastimes, activities and occupation... singing session, craft sessions, themed events and social gatherings... Hawaiian event.
Points to consider
Only standard training and supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received regular supervisions and training. Staff were supported to develop their skills and experience.
Varied basic activities like crafts, singing and themed events, but no specialist programmes or innovative methods.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: singing session, craft sessions, themed events and social gatherings that regularly took place... Hawaiian event.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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