Working at Somerville
4 Somerville, Wallasey, CH44 9ED
Operated by Potensial Limited
7 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.2/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.2/10
Key Finding
"Good training and safety with supportive management, but no activities coordinator so programmes are routine and staffing stability is unclear."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
2022 targeted inspection: Assured effective infection prevention, PPE use, testing, cleaning; per 2019: 'People's medication was safely managed, stored and recorded.'
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff told us that they felt supported and we saw that they had regular staff meetings and supervisions with senior staff.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There was enough staff working at Somerville to provide the support people needed.' Provider had measures to mitigate COVID-19 related staff pressures (2022).
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff up to date with core and specialist training including 'understanding mental health conditions, the Recovery Star approach and supporting people with epilepsy.'
Management
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager was experienced and operated a person-centred service. She was liked and trusted by people living at the home and the staff team.'
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People attended a variety of clubs and classes in their local community, they also enjoyed regular holidays and days out.'
Points to consider
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role is mostly routine care plus supporting outings and classes.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People attended a variety of clubs and classes in their local community, they also enjoyed regular holidays and days out.'
Staffing is adequate to meet needs but no details on agency use or team stability beyond basic coverage.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'There was enough staff working at Somerville to provide the support people needed.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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