Working at Somerset House
17 Somerset Road, Bolton, BL1 4NE
Operated by Perpetual (Bolton) Limited
6 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.3/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.3/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported by managers and valued in a safe home with good teamwork, but no activities programme means mostly routine personal care."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People remained safe at the home. Any accidents or incidents were managed appropriately. Medicines were safely managed.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
We saw staff worked well together as a team and the registered manager ensured they felt valued and appreciated.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
We saw that sufficient staff were on duty to meet the needs of the people who used the service.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff had completed essential training to equip them to carry out their role effectively. Staff received regular supervision meetings with management.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff spoken with told us they were well supported by the senior at the home and by the registered manager.
Programmes
2/10
✕
No creative activities, engagement programmes, or distinctive approaches mentioned; report describes routine personal care delivery.
Points to consider
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
No mention of dedicated activities coordinator, structured programmes, outings, or creative engagement.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff had completed training in areas including: medication, food hygiene, infection control, first aid and mental health awareness.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: April 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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