Working at Alexandra - Oldham
71-75 Queens Road, Oldham, OL8 2BA
Operated by Cherry Garden Properties Limited
35 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
5.4/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by good management and teamwork, but activities are limited and staffing relies on agency workers."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
Per 2021 targeted inspection: We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely, accessing testing, and making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed. Per 2019: Medicines were managed and administered safely, though medicines room temperature occasionally higher than recommended.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us there was good team working and they were supported by the registered manager. One care worker said, 'We all help each other if needs be.'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: We received mixed views about the levels of staffing at the home. However, we did not find any evidence during our inspection that there were not enough staff to provide the appropriate level of support to people. Agency staff were used to cover gaps in the rotas from staff sickness and annual leave.
Training & Dev
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff received on-line and practical training in a range of topics and the provider's training spreadsheet showed most staff were up-to-date with required training. However, some staff had not completed first aid training.
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People and staff were complimentary about the way the home was managed.
Programmes
3/10
✕
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was some provision of activities at the home, although this was not very extensive.
Points to consider
There are only some basic activities, not much variety, so most of your day is routine personal care.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was some provision of activities at the home, although this was not very extensive.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with some agency workers covering shifts and mixed views on levels.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: We received mixed views about the levels of staffing at the home. Agency staff were used to cover gaps in the rotas from staff sickness and annual leave.
Only standard training with some gaps like first aid, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: most staff were up-to-date with required training. However, some staff had not completed first aid training.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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