Working at The Old Vicarage
Vicarage Lane, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7QN
Operated by Mr Kamal Dawood Siddiqi
19 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
7.0/10
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 7.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel well supported like a big family with strong safety measures, but staff retention is uncertain and activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
Per 2021 targeted inspection: We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections, meeting shielding and social distancing rules, admitting people safely, using PPE effectively, accessing testing, promoting safety through layout and hygiene, managing outbreaks and had up-to-date policy.
Staff Culture
8/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The staff told us they felt very well supported by the registered provider, care manager and senior care staff. They said everyone employed in the home worked together. 'It feels like a big family home'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People told us there were enough staff to provide the support they needed. We saw the staff were patient and unhurried when supporting people.
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The registered provider had also arranged for the staff to complete a specialist training programme in supporting people living with dementia and qualifications relevant to their roles.
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The registered provider worked in the home alongside the staff, this meant he had oversight of the quality of the service and people's experiences of living in the home.
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People told us they enjoyed a range of activities including armchair ballet, Tai Chi, singing sessions, crafts, visiting entertainers, two cats, raised flower beds for gardening and a sensory garden.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are enough to avoid rushing care, but no info on low staff turnover or minimal agency use.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People told us there were enough staff to provide the support they needed. We saw the staff were patient and unhurried when supporting people.
Varied activities like music, crafts, pets and gardening add some interest to the day, but no dedicated coordinator or specialist therapy training for staff.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People told us they enjoyed armchair ballet, Tai Chi, singing sessions, crafts and a range of visiting entertainers. The home had two cats... raised flower beds... sensory garden.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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