Working at Sandiway Lodge Nursing Home
Dalefords Lane, Northwich, CW8 2DR
Operated by Springcare (Sandiway) Limited
36 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Strong leadership and positive culture where staff feel valued and morale is high, although basic activities run by one staff member hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2020 IPC inspection: We were assured the service was following safe infection prevention and control procedures. Per 2019: Incidents were recorded, analysed, and lessons learned.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us morale at the service was good, they felt valued, listened to, and their ideas were welcomed.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to meet people's needs. People said 'There are more than enough staff' and call bells were answered promptly.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff underwent a thorough induction programme, completed the care certificate, had required and optional training, and regular supervisions.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People and staff unanimously spoke highly of the registered manager who they described as a strong leader with high standards. Staff told us morale was good and that they felt valued.
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: A staff member was given responsibility for activities Monday to Friday including quizzes, reminiscence, singing, minibus outings, and community activities.
Points to consider
Activities are basic with quizzes, singing, and outings run by one staff member some days, so the role might feel routine.
A staff member was given the responsibility to engage people at the home in activities of their choice Monday to Friday... quizzes and reminiscence type activities; singing is a popular.
Staffing is enough to meet needs and respond to call bells, but no details on low agency use or staff sticking around long-term.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs... 'There are more than enough staff.'
Training covers basics like induction and care certificate plus some optional courses, but no specialist or funded qualifications.
Staff underwent a thorough induction programme and their employment was not confirmed until they had passed a probationary period of six months... completed the 'care certificate'... 'required' and 'optional' training'
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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