Working at Clarendon Grange
Main Road, Workington, CA14 1TR
Operated by Brancaster Care Homes Limited
25 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.1/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.1/10
Key Finding
"Effective leadership and positive culture with enthusiastic staff, but uncertain staff retention and no specialist activities programmes."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Per 2021 targeted inspection: 'We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections... using PPE effectively... infection prevention and control policy was up to date.'
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'There was an open and positive management culture... Staff... felt listened to and well supported to develop their roles... 'It was the best thing I did coming to work here, it's a pleasure.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager made sure sufficient numbers of appropriately trained staff were on duty throughout the day and night... There were enough staff available.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff were well supported... regular supervision and ongoing training... developing the roles of 'champions' who undertake additional training in areas such as dementia care.'
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager provided effective and accessible leadership... Staff showed enthusiasm... 'It was the best thing I did coming to work here, it's a pleasure to come to work.'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'An excellent range of activities... visiting entertainers including magicians and musicians, talks, floor games, bingo, school visits, trips out... 'pet encounters''
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to meet daily needs, but no details on staff staying long-term or low agency use.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager made sure sufficient numbers of appropriately trained staff were on duty... There were enough staff available.'
Varied activities like outings, games, and pet visits add some interest, but no specialist programmes or trained activities staff mentioned.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: 'an excellent range of activities... bingo, school visits, trips out in the community bus... 'pet encounters''
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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