Working at Lifestyles
55-59 Wentworth Road, York, YO24 1DG
Operated by Dove Care Limited
19 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management valuing staff wellbeing, positive team culture and strong safety practices, but unclear staff stability and limited training development."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Risks to people's health, safety and wellbeing had been appropriately identified, recorded, managed and monitored to help keep people safe.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
The registered manager promoted a positive culture and effective working relationships within the team and with relevant professionals which helped people to achieve good outcomes.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were safe. Processes were in place to monitor and adjust the number of staff needed to keep people safe.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: most care workers had completed their training according to the provider's policy and this was up to date.
Management
7/10
✓
The registered manager valued their staff and supported them to maintain their wellbeing which meant they were more able to support people.
Programmes
6/10
✓
People took part in a wide range of activities and interests in the local community.
Points to consider
Staffing is safe and meets needs but no info on team stability, agency use or light workloads for staff.
Staffing levels were safe. Processes were in place to monitor and adjust the number of staff needed to keep people safe.
Only standard training with some specialist options encouraged, no funded qualifications or career paths mentioned.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: most care workers had completed their training according to the provider's policy and this was up to date. Specialist training was encouraged by the registered manager in order to develop staff skills.
Varied community activities and outings available but no dedicated coordinator or special programmes to vary the work.
People achieved their goals and positive outcomes through accessing a wide variety of opportunities and activities with the support of dedicated staff.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2022
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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