Working at Ashbourne Lodge Rest Home
8 Seventh Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 2ED
Operated by Ashbourne Lodge JM Limited
24 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported and valued by the manager with strong safety measures, but activities are basic without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The registered manager reviewed incidents as part of lessons learned... one person suffered a series of falls and from the analysis... extra training for staff... sensor mat... The number of incidents has reduced.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the registered manager and management of the service... 'It's a great home we work well together.' Staff said their views and suggestions were listened to and they felt valued.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to support people's needs... one person said, 'They don't seem rushed to me, always staff around if you need them.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff told us they had received training in areas of understanding abuse... Staff received training on a regular basis and staff confirmed this.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the registered manager... '[Registered manager] has been supportive... It's a great home we work well together.' Staff said their views and suggestions were listened to and they felt valued.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a wide range of activities and events provided... board games, film days, trips out and outside entertainers... regular singalong sessions.
Points to consider
Only basic group activities like games, singalongs, films and occasional outings, no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes to enrich the working day.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a wide range of activities and events provided... board games, film days, trips out and outside entertainers... regular singalong sessions.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: August 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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