Working at Fernleigh House
1 Fernleigh, Leyland, PR26 7AW
Operated by Progress Adult Services Limited
6 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Stable staff retention, supportive management and good training create a positive culture, but routine activities and unchecked handwritten medicine entries are drawbacks."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Medicines were, in general being managed well... However, we saw hand written entries had not been checked and signed by two staff... Staff... had good knowledge of... safeguarding.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff we spoke with told us they felt well supported... There was a calm, relaxed environment... Staff were enthusiastic and approached people in a gentle and caring manner.
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
The turnover of staff was very low, with many care workers remaining at the home for many years... staffing levels were calculated... equated to a 1:1 ratio.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
detailed induction programmes, regular supervisions, annual appraisals and a varied training schedule... wide range of training had been completed by the staff team with knowledge checks and reflective practice.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager of Fernleigh House had been in post for nine years... Staff we spoke with told us they felt well supported by the registered manager and were confident in reporting any concerns.
Programmes
6/10
✓
individualised activity programmes had been drawn up for each person... daily walks or visits to the park, takeaways, watching DVDs and ten pin bowling. Holidays and weekend excursions were arranged regularly.
Points to consider
No specialist activity programmes or trained coordinator, so the role focuses on routine outings like walks and bowling rather than innovative therapies.
individualised activity programmes had been drawn up for each person... daily walks or visits to the park, takeaways, watching DVDs and ten pin bowling. Holidays and weekend excursions.
Handwritten changes on medication sheets not always double-checked by two staff, which risks small mix-ups.
we saw hand written entries had not been checked and signed by two staff. It is recommended that all hand written entries on the Medicine Administration Records (MARs) are signed, witnessed and countersigned.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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