Working at Bethany House
Gamull Lane, Preston, PR2 6TQ
Operated by Preston Bethany Care
26 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Strong infection control and cleanliness, supportive approachable manager and caring team, although basic activities and weekend staffing shortages hold it back."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2021 targeted IPC inspection: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, admitting safely, sufficient staff continuity, high cleanliness and hygiene.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'The staff are all wonderful, exceptionally kind and caring... they all work as a very good team.' Staff felt well supported by approachable manager.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019: 'There are lots of carers around to support everyone' and 'There are always staff around all the time.' However, one person said, 'Generally there are enough staff, though they can be short at the weekends.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'We get enough training.' Records confirmed training including first aid, infection control, health and safety and oral care; supervision and appraisals provided.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'I feel well supported by the manager. [Registered manager] is very approachable and friendly. I respect her.'
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Activities programme on display including visitors, entertainers, children from local schools, trips to Blackpool, church services.
Points to consider
Basic group activities like trips and visitors but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: An activities programme was on display along with evidence of previous activities; people mentioned visitors, school children, trips, church activities.
Staffing is generally enough but can be short at weekends.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: One person said, 'Generally there are enough staff, though they can be short at the weekends.'
Only standard training like first aid and infection control, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Training included first aid, infection control, health and safety and oral care.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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