Working at Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre
11 Sandstone Drive, Prescot, L35 7LS
Operated by Delphside Limited
54 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
8.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 8.1/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership, excellent training and a rewarding culture, but COVID caused staffing pressures with no details on agency use or staff retention."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, staff vaccinated. Per 2019: 'Risks assessed... positive risks... incidents reviewed... medication errors addressed with no further issues.'
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I love my job, it is so rewarding'; 'Avondale as an employer are committed... culture of equality and support for staff.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: 'The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.' Per 2019: 'Enough suitably qualified and trained staff were deployed to meet people's needs and keep them safe.'
Training & Dev
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff spoke extremely highly of the training and support they received. The internal 'educator' was passionate about their role... various methods of training... accredited tutor.'
Management
9/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'The leadership of the service demonstrated a high level of experience and capability to deliver excellent care; they were extremely knowledgeable and inspired confidence and passion in the staff team.'
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Purpose-built rehabilitation unit... staff supported people to access a range of activities... community groups... nationally recognised programme... end-of-life care.'
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to cover needs but COVID caused staff pressures that needed special fixes, and no details on agency use or staff staying long-term.
2022 targeted inspection: 'The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.' Per 2019: 'Enough suitably qualified and trained staff were deployed to meet people's needs.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2019
Outstanding
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
★
Outstanding
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Outstanding
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