Working at Summer Fields
52-58 Rock Lane West, Birkenhead, CH42 4PA
Operated by Your Health Limited
50 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.4/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel supported by approachable managers in a positive culture with strong infection prevention, although COVID-related staffing shortages needed special measures."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
We were assured that the provider was using PPE effectively and safely, making sure infection outbreaks can be effectively prevented or managed, and the infection prevention and control policy was up to date. Per 2022 targeted inspection.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us that they felt supported in their role and that the registered manager and care manager were approachable. There was a positive person centred culture apparent in the home. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing Levels
5/10
!
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures. Per 2022 targeted inspection.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff were trained regularly and this was demonstrated by the records in staff files. Staff had training in all of the required areas and in additional areas to meet the needs of the people whom they supported. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff told us that they felt supported in their role and that the registered manager and care manager were approachable. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The home had an activities programme and activities co-ordinator who ensured any activities that were happening was advertised on the main notice board. We also saw how the care manager had adapted a room in the home so that it was able to be used as a cinema room. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Points to consider
There were staff shortages from COVID that needed special measures to keep care safe.
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures
Training covers required topics and some extras for residents needs but no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff had training in all of the required areas and in additional areas to meet the needs of the people whom they supported. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
Activities are run by a coordinator with a programme and cinema room but no specialist or innovative approaches.
The home had an activities programme and activities co-ordinator who ensured any activities that were happening was advertised on the main notice board in the entrance of the home. We also saw how the care manager had adapted a room in the home so that it was able to be used as a cinema room for the benefit of the people living in the home. Per 2018 comprehensive inspection.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: May 2018
Good
Safe
!
Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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