Working at Glenthorne Rest Home Limited
126-128 Reads Avenue, Blackpool, FY1 4JJ
Operated by Glenthorne Rest Home Limited
18 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
"Stable long-serving staff and strong management support, although basic activities and standard training hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Effective safeguarding systems continued to be in place... Medicines continued to be managed safely... Systems were in place to record and review accidents and incidents. Per 2019; strong infection control measures per 2021 targeted inspection.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
'A lovely home to work and good support from the management team.' Staff told us meetings were held regularly and they felt able to raise concerns... open culture. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
'We have a lot of staff who have been here for years'... The service was staffed sufficiently... 'There is always enough staff to sit and chat with me they don't seem rushed.' Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
The registered manager ensured staff received an effective induction and training programme that was continually updated... regular supervision and appraisal of their work. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
A staff member said, 'We have had staff here for years that is because we have such good support from [registered manager].' Staff spoke positively about how they were managed. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
5/10
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Activities were varied, and people told us there were trips and entertainment regularly provided... 'I love going out on any trips and singers that come in.' Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
Just basic activities like trips, singers, and entertainment with no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes, so days are mostly routine care.
Activities were varied, and people told us there were trips and entertainment regularly provided. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Only standard training with induction and supervision, no specialist courses or funded qualifications to help staff develop careers.
Staff confirmed they had received training and attending identified training sessions was ongoing and regularly updated... regular supervision and appraisal. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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