Working at Higher Cockham Farm
Roundhill Road, Haslingden, BB4 5TU
Operated by Perpetual (Bolton) Limited
6 bedsNursing homesSupported living
Workplace Score
6.8/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong management and positive staff culture, although basic training and routine activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Staff followed safe processes for the management of people's medicines and had access to a full set of medicines policies and procedures. Staff completed the medicines records accurately and regular checks were made of the balance of stocks.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff morale was good, and they felt valued and supported. Staff confirmed everyone was well supported and they all told us how much they enjoyed their work.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
The provider had suitable staffing arrangements to meet the assessed needs of people in a person-centred and timely way. Staff confirmed they had time to spend with people using the service.
Training & Dev
5/10
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New staff were supported through an induction programme and the provider's mandatory training was provided for all staff members.
Management
8/10
✓
The registered manager knew people well and was knowledgeable about their needs and preferences. They often worked alongside staff providing people with care and support.
Programmes
6/10
✓
All people had a weekly structure plan which set out planned activities for the forthcoming week. People participated in a range of activities both within the home and the wider community.
Points to consider
Only standard mandatory training and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
New staff were supported through an induction programme and the provider's mandatory training was provided for all staff members.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with staff just saying they have enough time and no details on low agency use or staff retention.
The provider had suitable staffing arrangements to meet the assessed needs of people in a person-centred and timely way. Staff confirmed they had time to spend with people using the service.
Regular activities like weekly plans and outings, but no specialist programmes or dedicated activities coordinator.
All people had a weekly structure plan which set out planned activities for the forthcoming week.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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