Working at Risedale at Lonsdale Nursing Home
Risedale at Lonsdale, Barrow In Furness, LA14 2JB
Operated by Risedale Estates Limited
93 bedsNursing 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
"Strong training opportunities and safety from infections with good staff support and retention, but basic activities mean mostly routine personal care."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
The provider had robust systems in place to protect people from the risk of COVID-19 and other infections. Staff were trained in how to use PPE safely and effectively.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The staff felt well supported and had regular meetings with a senior staff member where they could discuss their performance and development.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
The provider had been proactive in ensuring there were sufficient staff to support people. They had developed creative ways to recruit and train staff and career opportunities to help retain staff.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The provider had developed a training programme with a local and national university to give the staff opportunities to study for nursing qualifications.
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: The staff felt well supported and had regular meetings with a senior staff member where they could discuss their performance and development.
Programmes
4/10
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Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People were able to see their visitors as they wished and were provided with a range of activities they could take part in.
Points to consider
Just a basic range of activities with no activities coordinator or special programmes, so the job is mostly routine personal care.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: People were provided with a range of activities they could take part in.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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