Working at Ashleigh Rest Home
17 Beech Grove, Preston, PR2 1DX
Operated by Ashleigh Rest Home Ltd
11 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.2/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management and positive team culture, but no activities programme and COVID-related staffing pressures."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The outbreak was effectively managed by the home with no other residents or staff tested positive for COVID-19.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: One staff member commented, 'I like it here. We all work like a team.'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Relatives, staff and people told us they had no concerns with the numbers of staff provided. 2022 notes COVID-19 related staff pressures with mitigation measures.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The provider ensured staff received induction and refresher training to maintain and update their knowledge.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: '[Registered manager] is approachable.' Staff told us the provider and registered manager worked closely with them.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: We saw people were supported to sing and dance. People were laughing, and it was evident people enjoyed this.
Points to consider
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care with occasional singing and dancing.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: We saw people were supported to sing and dance. People were laughing, and it was evident people enjoyed this.
Staffing is adequate but there were COVID-related staff pressures they had to work around.
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The provider ensured staff received induction and refresher training to maintain and update their knowledge.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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