Working at Astley Grange
Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1DJ
Operated by Astley Grange Care Home Limited
40 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
5.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 5.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported by approachable managers with engaging activities and robust infection control, but irregular supervision and unclear staff retention are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
The service had implemented robust infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and procedures. IPC practice was in line with government guidance to reduce the risk of infections spreading.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff felt well supported by the registered manager and felt they were approachable.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were sufficient staff to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
5/10
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Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff completed a programme of training and received supervision, although the frequency of this was under review by the registered provider.
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Most staff felt well supported by the registered manager and the management team. They felt able to approach the registered manager and felt she listened to their views and opinions.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: A full activities programme was in place, this included use of various external people to engage people in activities.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are sufficient but no details on retention or agency use to show stable teams.
There were sufficient staff to meet people's needs.
Training covers basics and induction but supervision is not regular for all staff.
A recent audit of staff supervision meetings had found that all staff had not received supervision in line with the provider's policy.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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