Working at Duxbury House Residential Care Home
Duxbury House, Blackpool, FY1 2PW
Operated by Mr Vincent Fitzgerald and Miss Tiffany Webster
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Approachable management, supportive training and an open culture shine through, although unclear staff stability and basic activities are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff demonstrated a good awareness about safeguarding... The registered manager completed risk assessments to guide staff to support people safely... regularly assessed... accident and incident reports.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
People and staff talked about an open culture where they were encouraged to raise any concerns or suggestions about improving the service.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Those we spoke with confirmed there were sufficient staff to enable them to talk through any emotional needs. One person told us, 'Whenever I've needed a one-to-one, they sort it quickly.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
The registered manager provided a training programme to develop staff knowledge... Staff confirmed they had a wide range of training... One employee said, '[the registered manager] is really supportive of our training. I'm going to be doing my level three in health and social care.'
Management
7/10
✓
People said they felt the registered manager was open and approachable. One person commented, 'He does everything he can for us.' Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and willing to listen to ideas.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The registered manager and staff provided regular and ad hoc activities... This included walks out, games, movie afternoons and access to college.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate for one-to-ones and chats, but no details on team stability or agency use.
Those we spoke with confirmed there were sufficient staff to enable them to talk through any emotional needs.
Activities are regular but basic like walks, games and movie afternoons, no specialist programmes or coordinator.
regular and ad hoc activities to maximise people's wellbeing and social skills. This included walks out, games, movie afternoons and access to college.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
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Requires improvement
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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