Working at Langdale Lodge
56 Selhurst Road, Chesterfield, S41 7HR
Operated by Langdale Lodge Limited
30 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable management and like a family, although staffing lacks stability and training is only standard."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems were in place to protect people from abuse. Risks to people were regularly assessed and appropriate measures were in place to minimise risk
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff comments included, 'I love working here, we are like a little family'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff to meet people's care needs
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff confirmed that they received regular training and supervision to be able to do their job well
Management
8/10
✓
Staff felt supported by the registered manager. Comments from staff included, '[registered manager] is very approachable and inspirational, really supportive'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Dedicated activities co-ordinator used 'map of life' for personalised activities including gardening, pet rabbit care, kick boxing with instructor, music sessions
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to meet care needs but no details on low agency use or stable long-serving team
There were enough staff to meet people's care needs
Only standard training like safeguarding and medicines with some supervision but no funded specialist qualifications or career paths
Staff received appropriate training to perform their roles
Activities programme exists with coordinator and variety but no named specialist programmes or innovative approaches mentioned recently
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There was a dedicated member of staff who completed assessments about people's previous interests
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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