Working at Lindley Grange Care Home
Acre Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3EJ
Operated by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
45 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive approachable managers and a family culture with strong safety systems, but staffing lacks long-term stability and training is basic."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Systems were in place to help safeguard people from abuse. Risks associated with people's care were assessed and managed by staff. The provider completed a monthly analysis of incidents, this allowed the provider to identify any trends and review action taken. People's medicines were managed safely.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
One professional described Lindley Grange as a 'family environment'. Staff felt involved at the service. One staff member told us, 'If we want to make changes or suggestions, we do this professionally in meetings or with the manager.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet the needs of people. A tool was used to determine staffing levels.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had completed training relevant to their role.
Management
7/10
✓
Managers were visible within the service, providing staff with direction and support. Staff described the management team as approachable and supportive.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: A varied programme of activities was taking place... activities coordinator who worked full time... arts and crafts, baking, armchair exercises, short walks into the village, reminiscence... themed events.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate to cover people's needs, but no details on low agency use or stable long-term team to keep workloads easy.
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet the needs of people.
Only standard training like safeguarding and basic role needs, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Staff had completed training relevant to their role.
Activities are regular with a coordinator doing arts, crafts, outings, exercises and themed events, but no innovative or specialist programmes to add variety to the day.
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: arts and crafts, baking, armchair exercises, short walks, reminiscence... themed events such as 'delicious dining', 'Wimbledon' and a 'cruise week'.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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