Working at Magdalene House
10-14 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AP
Operated by Mr Alastair J Barrett and Mrs Philippa C Bailey
52 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.1/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.1/10
Key Finding
"Supportive visible management and good training, but staff sometimes rushed and activities basic without a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2020 infection control inspection: assured on all infection prevention measures including testing, PPE, policies; per 2017 good safeguarding, risk assessments, incident analysis.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: staff said 'I really enjoy working here', felt supported, good communication and clear roles.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'usually sufficient staff on duty' and 'enough staff available', but residents said 'staff were sometimes rushed'.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: staff up to date with mandatory and specialist training (dementia, diabetes), structured induction, regular supervisions and appraisals.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: registered manager visible and active in the home, approachable, staff felt supported with good communication.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: daily activities by housekeeper and seniors including quizzes, bingo, arts and crafts fortnightly, gardening club, trips to Blackpool.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate but residents say staff sometimes feel rushed trying to get everything done.
they felt the staff were sometimes rushed trying to get everything done.
Basic group activities like bingo, quizzes, gardening and trips with no dedicated activities coordinator.
Activities inside the home included quizzes, bingo, games and an arts and crafts club once a fortnight. There was also an active gardening club.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: January 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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