Working at Favordale Home for Older People
Byron Road, Colne, BB8 0BH
Operated by Lancashire County Council
45 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.9/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.9/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported with good management communication, specialist training, warm team atmosphere and strong infection control, although they rely on bank staff for extra needs."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider and registered manager had established robust infection prevention and control procedures which were understood and adhered to by the staff. (2020)
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff were allocated to specific areas and told us they worked well together as a team. The atmosphere in the home was warm, comfortable and calm. (2020)
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
All people spoken with told us there were sufficient staff to keep them safe and meet their care and support needs in a timely way. Staff were not rushed. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Care staff also undertook specialist training which included best practice in dementia care, falls prevention and end of life care. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff spoken with were aware of the lines of responsibility and told us communication with the registered manager was good. They said they felt supported. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Activities care assistant and other staff had completed training in OOMPH!. Once a week children from a nearby nursery school visited. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are sufficient but bank staff cover extra needs when required.
The registered manager was also allocated a bank of flexible staffing hours to respond to any changing needs. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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