Working at The Beeches
Yew Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5BJ
Operated by HC-One Limited
32 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported by the manager in a positive culture with dedicated activity coordinators, although shifts sometimes covered by staff from other homes and a recent medication error."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
On the day of the inspection, we found a medication error had occurred the previous day. Once identified, the registered manager responded appropriately.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
The registered manager promoted a positive culture throughout the service. There was a positive atmosphere throughout the service.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There was minimal agency staff use at the service. Staff shortages were also covered by staff from other services run by the provider.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff completed an induction period and regular training. The registered manager had good oversight of staff training compliance.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff felt well supported by the registered manager.
Programmes
6/10
✓
The service had dedicated activity coordinators. They took time to get to know people personally so they could suggest and facilitate activities.
Points to consider
Shifts sometimes covered by staff from other homes, so the team isn't always fully consistent.
Staff shortages were also covered by staff from other services run by the provider.
Only standard induction and regular training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications mentioned.
Staff completed an induction period and regular training.
Medication error happened the day before inspection, even though it was spotted and fixed quickly.
On the day of the inspection, we found a medication error had occurred the previous day.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2023
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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