Working at Abbotsfield Residential Care Home
373 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9JS
Operated by Abbotsfield Care Home Limited
26 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management, enough staff and a positive culture, but basic training and no activities coordinator hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
People were protected from abuse. The registered manager had systems to learn lessons following any incidents to improve the service.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff said they were happy working in the home and felt well supported to provide good care to people. The registered manager had developed a person-centred culture.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
People received the care they needed because there were enough staff to support them. Staff were attentive and patient and had time to spend with people.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff told us they completed training to give them the skills and knowledge to provide people's support. They said they felt very well supported by the management team.
Management
7/10
✓
Relatives told us the registered manager was 'approachable' and 'good at their job'. Staff said they felt very well supported by the management team.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Activities have included singers, such as an Elvis impersonator... They were growing cress for egg and cress sandwiches for their Jubilee party.
Points to consider
Staff get standard training but nothing on specialist courses or funded qualifications to help them grow.
Staff told us they completed training to give them the skills and knowledge to provide people's support.
Activities include music and events but no dedicated coordinator or special programmes to make the job more interesting.
People enjoyed a range of activities in the home. Relatives told us the range of activities promoted a good quality of life for people.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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