Working at Starr Hills
Ansdell Road South, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5PQ
Operated by Methodist Homes
36 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
8.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 8.3/10
Key Finding
"Exceptional staffing levels and excellent staff morale, although activities are standard trips without specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2019 report: Effective safeguarding, staff good understanding of reporting; risk assessments reviewed; positive risk-taking like independent walks; 2022 report: IPC measures all assured
Staff Culture
9/10
✓
Per 2019 report: 'staff morale was excellent and everyone was committed'; staff 'highly motivated' and expressed pride like 'makes me so proud'
Staffing Levels
9/10
✓
Per 2019 report: 'exceptionally high levels of staffing and skill mixes, deployed in innovative ways'; 'always someone available'; extra staff deployed as needed
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2019 report: 'wide-ranging training programme provided in different formats such as online, face to face and group sessions'; additional training provided as identified
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 report: 'A great manager who all the residents love'; staff said 'best home around staff and management go over what they should do'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 report: Designated activity co-ordinator provides one-to-one and group activities; community trips to Lytham Hall, shops, cafes, pubs
Points to consider
Activities are standard trips outings and games with a coordinator, no specialist programmes to make the role more varied and creative.
Per 2019 report: A designated activity co-ordinator helped care staff to provide one-to-one and group activities throughout the day; trips to Lytham Hall, local shops, cafes and pubs
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2019
Outstanding
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
★
Outstanding
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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