Working at Abbeyfield Silverdale & District Society Limited
Cove House, Carnforth, LA5 0SG
Operated by Abbeyfield Silverdale Society
24 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Proud close team and strong safety practices, although uncertain staff retention and basic activities without a dedicated coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Registered manager ensured comprehensive infection control training; staff felt confident; risk assessments, audits, and PPE in place.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff said, 'Morale is really good. We all work together,' and 'We're all close. I'm proud of the team we have here.' Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People and relatives told us they were happy with the staffing arrangements; atmosphere was relaxed and unhurried. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff told us they were supported to attend training to maintain and increase skills and received supervisions. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and brilliant, with no hesitation in approaching them. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activity programme on display with yoga, Rolls Royce outing, and pop up garden competition mentioned. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate for unhurried care but no details on stable long-serving teams or minimal agency use.
Staff we spoke with raised no concerns with the staffing arrangements at the home. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Only standard training updates and supervisions with no funded specialist courses or career paths.
Staff told us they received training to enable them to update and maintain their skills. They also told us they received supervisions with their line manager. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Some varied activities like yoga and outings but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to make days more fulfilling.
We found an activities schedule was displayed at the service and staff told us they reminded people of the activities available. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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