Working at The Croft Nursing Home (Barrow)
The Croft, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4HE
Operated by Croft Care Trust
46 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.7/10
Key Finding
"Hands-on manager, supportive culture and strong training, although some COVID staff shortages were managed with cover measures."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
2022: robust IPC with PPE training, visitor checks, testing, vaccinations; per 2019: detailed risk assessments, safe e-mar medicines, safeguarding training, good recruitment.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: staff spoke enthusiastically as a team, felt exceptionally well supported, managers listened with open door policy.
Staffing Levels
7/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: staffing levels regularly monitored, consistently good ratios, enough staff for community outings and buzzers always answered; 2022 notes measures to mitigate COVID staff pressures.
Training & Dev
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: wide range of mandatory and specialist training including epilepsy, diabetes, IDDSI dysphagia, dementia; regular supervision, appraisals, link nurses.
Management
8/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: registered manager hands-on, visible daily, open door policy, staff felt exceptionally well supported.
Programmes
7/10
✓
Per 2019: two activities coordinators provide varied programme of crafts, outings, cooking/baking courses, community trips; innovative shop/allotments project; 2022: creative activities developed with specialist services during restrictions.
Points to consider
Staff faced some COVID shortages but had measures to cover shifts.
The provider told us they had measures in place to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 related staff pressures.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: March 2019
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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