Working at Burrswood Care Home
Newton Street, Bury, BL9 5HB
Operated by Advinia Care Homes Limited
125 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Visible responsive management and a supportive staff culture, but staffing concerns from relatives and limited activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
The provider had been proactive in promoting a culture of safety... There had been vast improvements in the safe management of medicines. We identified some low-level concerns which were rectified immediately.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff felt extremely well supported with the new management team and told us the culture of the home had completely changed. An open and honest environment had been created and the management team assured us there was a no blame culture.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
We found staffing levels during our visit to be satisfactory. Staff were responsive to people’s needs. People told us, there was enough staff on duty... We received mixed feedback from relatives about staffing levels.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff told us they were regularly provided with training and supervision and were encouraged to develop their skills and obtain additional qualifications. Staff were recruited safely and were supported with a robust induction, training, and supervision.
Management
8/10
✓
The management team were visible and responsive and from our observations, knew people well. Relative's told us, 'The new manager has made a difference to the home... He is very visible and knows everyone by name.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
The team had developed a 'Burrswood world cruise'... Staff completed regular baking activities... A local school had visited the home... Some people felt there was not enough going on in the home.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but relatives say they could do with more staff and the ratio is not always enough.
“They could do with more staff, the staff do more and above.” and “I don’t think the patient to staff ratio is enough. There is a senior and there should be 4-5 staff members on each unit.”
Some activities like themed cruises and baking but some people feel there is not enough going on.
Some people felt there was not enough going on in the home. The provider had identified, further improvements were required to be made in ensuring they can provide for personal, cultural, and social needs.
Regular training and supervision available but nothing special like specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff told us they were regularly provided with training and supervision and were encouraged to develop their skills and obtain additional qualifications.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2024
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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