Working at Fern Lodge Care Home
5 Eversley Park, Chester, CH2 2AJ
Operated by Partnerships in Care Limited
17 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Robust safety practices and comprehensive training, but basic activities without a dedicated coordinator limit variety."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Staff understood types of abuse and reporting systems; risk assessments up to date and regularly evaluated; medication management robust with appropriate records and training.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff considered the registered manager as supportive and approachable. Interactions with people and staff were friendly and informal.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
People told us that there were enough staff to support them. Staff told us that they considered there were enough staff on duty. A staff rota was available outlining that staffing levels were maintained.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Staff confirmed that they received a wide range of training including mandatory health and safety topics as well as safeguarding, mental health awareness and Mental Capacity Act. Staff also received regular individual supervision.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff considered the registered manager as supportive and approachable. The registered manager maintained a presence within the service.
Programmes
5/10
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A downstairs bedroom now used as an activities room for arts and crafts; Macmillan coffee morning, trips out and other planned events.
Points to consider
Only basic activities like arts and crafts, outings, and fundraisers with no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role may lack variety.
a downstairs bedroom that now was being used as an activities room and an informal lounge area... arts and crafts... Macmillan coffee morning... trips out and other activities.
Staffing levels are adequate and enough for shifts, but no details on low agency use or strong team retention.
People told us that there were enough staff to support them. Staff told us that they considered there were enough staff on duty. New staff had been recruited appropriately.
Staff feel supported by an approachable manager, but no strong evidence of team spirit or staff feeling highly valued beyond basics.
Staff considered the registered manager as supportive and approachable.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: December 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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