Working at Long Lane Farm
Kellet Lane Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AN
Operated by Progress Adult Services Limited
4 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.7/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel part of a close-knit team with a supportive manager and good training, although short-staffing means relying on overtime and cover from other homes."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Systems were in place that ensured medicines were managed safely. Detailed individual risk assessments were seen that provided staff with information about how to keep people safe.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us, '[We are a] very close-knit team if anything goes wrong always feel everyone behind me. Would feel able go to anyone, I have faith and trust in everyone'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Staff told us, 'At the minute [we are] short staffed, but managing. People do overtime and staff from other homes cover.'
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Records confirmed staff had undertaken relevant mandatory and specialist training to support them in their role. Supervisions were undertaken regularly.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff were complimentary about the registered manager. They told us, '[Registered manager is firm but fair [she is] supportive.]'
Programmes
6/10
✓
A varied and detailed activities programme had been developed for all of the people living in the service. The use of pictorial information was used.
Points to consider
Staff say they are short-staffed at times but manage with overtime and cover from other homes.
Staff told us, 'At the minute [we are] short staffed, but managing. People do overtime and staff from other homes cover.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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