Working at Aughton Park
Aughton Park Drive, Ormskirk, L39 5QE
Operated by Methodist Homes
50 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.6/10
Key Finding
"Good management and happy staff, but no activities coordinator and occasional staffing shortages hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
One member of staff we spoke with told us, 'The management appreciates our work. I am quite happy here. Overall I think it's great.' Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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People who lived at the home and staff members we spoke with said there were enough staff on duty to meet individual needs. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
5/10
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New employees were guided through a detailed induction programme. Staff were regularly monitored through supervision and appraisals and a broad range of training modules were provided. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Management
6/10
✓
People we spoke with felt the home was being well-managed. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
4/10
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We established there was no activity coordinator currently employed at the home, but care staff were providing leisure activities, whenever possible. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
No activities coordinator means care staff only fit in basic group activities like games, knitting or pet visits when they have time.
no activity coordinator currently employed at the home, but care staff were providing leisure activities, whenever possible. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Staff numbers are usually enough but get stretched thin at times, especially when some staff are off sick.
There are times when they're a bit stretched, when people are ill, but most of the time it's good. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Only standard induction and a range of basic training modules, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
detailed induction programmes were provided for new staff... a broad range of training modules were provided. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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