Working at Ashgrove House Care Limited
72 Butterworth Lane, Oldham, OL9 8DX
Operated by Ashgrove House Care Limited
33 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.5/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.5/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and a stable, long-serving team foster good teamwork, although training and activities lack specialist options."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections. We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely. We were assured that the provider was accessing testing for people using the service and staff.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff spoken with felt the service was well run, there was good team work and felt supported in their role.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of staff were available. The staff team was consistent, with some members of the team having worked at the home for many years. The service did not use agency staff.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A programme of training and support continued to be provided for staff. This included a range of e-learning courses as well as practical training. Electronic records that were maintained to monitor training had been completed and were up to date.
Management
8/10
✓
Staff spoke positively about the service and management. One staff member told us, 'Her [Registered manager's] door is always open, and she is always on the floor, she mucks in, which is nice and so does the owner.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A range of activities were provided both in and away from the home providing variety to people's daily routine. {Activity worker] gets them involved in all sorts of things, bingo and lots more.
Points to consider
Staff get standard training like online modules and practical sessions, but no specialist courses or paid qualifications for career growth.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A programme of training and support continued to be provided for staff. This included a range of e-learning courses as well as practical training. Electronic records that were maintained to monitor training had been completed and were up to date.
There is an activities worker doing bingo, outings, pet visits and themed meals, but no specialist or innovative programmes to make the role more varied.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People said there was 'always something going on' and they enjoyed taking part in the activities offered. They said... 'I love it when animals are brought in'... bingo and lots more.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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