Working at Howgate House
Howgate, Bradford, BD10 9RD
Operated by MMCG (CCH) Limited
63 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
4.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 4.6/10
Key Finding
"Staff receive good training and feel valued with support available, but staffing shortages in communal areas and the basement along with new leadership not fully established hold it back."
Safety & Risk
4/10
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Medicines were stored securely. Care plans contained information that staff would need to be able to support people with their medicines, however the recording thickening powders and application of topical creams was not always accurate.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
There were recent changes in the leadership team, the provider ensured support was available for staff and staff had the opportunity to discuss any concerns they had. Policies were in place to ensure the fair treatment of staff members and staff told us they felt valued.
Staffing Levels
3/10
✕
However, we were not assured staffing levels were safe in all areas. We observed at times there were not enough staff in communal areas or on the basement floor where people’s bedrooms were. We received mixed feedback from staff regarding staffing levels.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
The provider ensured safe recruitment practices were followed... Staff received an induction when they started and regular supervision. Training records showed staff had completed training courses to enable them support people appropriately with their nutritional needs.
Management
4/10
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There had been recent changes to the leadership team at the service, staff spoke positively of the interim manager and deputy manager... However, due to the recent changes the leadership team was not established and did not yet have full oversight of the service.
Programmes
4/10
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A variety of activities were provided which catered for all people’s abilities and interests, and people could choose if they participated.
Points to consider
Not enough staff in communal areas and basement bedrooms at times, so workers can feel stretched covering everywhere.
we were not assured staffing levels were safe in all areas. We observed at times there were not enough staff in communal areas or on the basement floor where people’s bedrooms were.
Medication records for things like thickening powders and creams not always filled in accurately.
the recording thickening powders and application of topical creams was not always accurate.
Leadership team still new and not fully in control of everything yet after recent changes.
due to the recent changes the leadership team was not established and did not yet have full oversight of the service.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: June 2025
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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