Working at Apollo House
Argyle House, Northampton, NN5 7AJ
Operated by Admire Healthcare Ltd
61 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
5.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.9/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management in a positive culture with enough staffing and training, but few activities and safety gaps like unsecured kitchen doors hold it back."
Safety & Risk
5/10
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Some staff were unsure how to follow external safeguarding and whistleblowing reporting procedures. Improvement was required to the safety measures in place for the management of environmental risks. For example, we found staff did not always secure the doors to kitchenette areas.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
There was a positive culture within the home. Staff told us they felt supported by the management team and felt they all worked well together to provide people's care.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were appropriate during the inspection, and people told us there were enough staff to meet their needs safely. During the inspection we observed there were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs and people's call bells were answered quickly.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had received all of the training required to support the people living at Apollo House.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff felt supported within their roles and felt confident to discuss any concerns they may have with the management team. The management team are approachable, they listen to concerns.
Programmes
3/10
✕
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: People and staff told us there were not enough activities offered. Two people told us, 'We used to do quizzes and things, not anymore, it can be boring.'
Points to consider
Not enough activities for residents, so most of your work is routine personal care with little variety to make days more interesting.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: People and staff told us there were not enough activities offered. Two people told us, 'We used to do quizzes and things, not anymore, it can be boring.'
Some safety gaps like staff not always locking kitchen doors and not fully knowing how to report harm concerns to outside agencies.
we found staff did not always secure the doors to kitchenette areas, which contained items that may pose a risk to people living at the service. Some staff were unsure how to follow external safeguarding and whistleblowing reporting procedures.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2022
Requires improvement
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
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Requires improvement
Caring
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Requires improvement
Responsive
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Requires improvement
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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