Working at Cherrytrees Care Home
Mandley Park Avenue, Salford, M7 4BZ
Operated by MNS Care Plc
32 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Good management oversight, supportive staff culture, and strong safety practices, although occasional bank staff use and basic training are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Safeguarding concerns had been reported in line with current guidance... local authority... identified no concerns. Medicines were managed and administered safely by... trained staff.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed working at the home and felt supported.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Enough staff were deployed to meet needs and keep people safe. The home used existing or trained bank staff to cover any shortages, rather than rely on agency staff.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received regular training in all mandatory areas which were appropriate... All staff had completed the care certificate.
Management
7/10
✓
It was clear the registered manager had good oversight of the home.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: there was a timetable but also evidence of a variety of activities available. In addition, there had been more engagement with the community with entertainers and groups from local schools... therapy dog.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but they use bank staff to cover shortages sometimes.
The home used existing or trained bank staff to cover any shortages, rather than rely on agency staff.
Only standard mandatory training and care certificate, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received regular training in all mandatory areas... All staff had completed the care certificate
Some activities like school visits, therapy dog and a timetable, but no dedicated coordinator or innovative programmes.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: there was a timetable but also evidence of a variety of activities available... groups from local schools... therapy dog
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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