Working at Wellington Lodge
334a Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 0AX
Operated by Anchor Hanover Group
33 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
6.6/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.6/10
Key Finding
"Supportive managers, good training and positive staff culture shine through, but afternoons feel stretched during recruitment and infection control training needs repeating."
Safety & Risk
6/10
✓
Per 2021 inspection: All staff had received specialist training... however; staff should repeat infection control training... The provider should consider recording the results of temperature checks and COVID-19 tests
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff members we spoke with were also complimentary of the registered and deputy manager. Comments included, 'If we need any support, they are always there.'; 'We have a good manager.'
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: We observed that staffing levels at Wellington Lodge were sufficient and regularly reviewed using a dependency tool... an additional afternoon staff member had been authorised and was currently being recruited
Training & Dev
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: We saw 97% compliance for all trainings. Staff told us they were encouraged to complete diplomas in health and social care
Management
7/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People and staff members told us they felt well supported by the registered and deputy manager. We observed both managers to be visible across the home
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activities were varied and clearly enjoyed... trips to the local Irish centre... donkeys visiting... Two staff members had been trained in 'Oomph' exercise... Twitter... arts and crafts, baking, gardening
Points to consider
Staffing levels meet needs based on dependency but they are recruiting an extra afternoon carer so afternoons might feel stretched.
an additional afternoon staff member had been authorised and was currently being recruited. (per 2018)
Varied group activities like outings, animal visits, arts, baking and chair exercises but no dedicated coordinator or specialist therapeutic approaches.
loved their trips to the local Irish centre where they played bingo... donkeys visiting the home and more recently owls... Two staff members had been trained in 'Oomph' exercise (per 2018)
Infection control measures are strong overall but staff need to repeat training and record temperature checks and tests properly.
staff should repeat infection control training to check and strengthen their knowledge. The provider should consider recording the results of temperature checks and COVID-19 tests. (2021)
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: November 2018
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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