Working at The Grange
The Grange, 3 Church Road,, Alnwick, NE66 3RR
Operated by People First Care (Rennington) Ltd
27 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.8/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 6.8/10
Key Finding
"Staff enjoy a positive culture and good team with approachable management, but staffing lacks retention details and training is basic."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Medicines were managed safely. Accidents and incidents were analysed to help identify any trends to ensure action was taken to reduce any reoccurrence.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Staff told us they enjoyed working at the home. Comments included, 'I love my job,' 'We are a good team.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs. People, relatives and staff did not raise any concerns about staffing levels.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received appropriate training to meet people's needs. There was a supervision and appraisal system in place to make sure staff were supported.
Management
7/10
✓
People, relatives and staff were complimentary about [registered manager]. Comments included, '[Name of registered manager] is particularly nice – she's very approachable...'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Two activities coordinators were employed to help meet people's social needs. A varied activities programme was in place.
Points to consider
Staffing is adequate with enough people on shift to keep care calm and unhurried, but no details on low staff turnover or agency use.
There were enough staff deployed to meet people's needs. People, relatives and staff did not raise any concerns about staffing levels.
Training covers the basics like dementia care and induction with supervisions, but no specialist qualifications or career progression funded.
Staff received appropriate training to meet people's needs. There was a supervision and appraisal system in place.
Activities programme is varied with two coordinators and outings like tea dances, but no specialist therapeutic methods or partnerships.
Two activities coordinators were employed to help meet people's social needs. A varied activities programme was in place.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: October 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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