Working at Wentworth House
8 Blantyre Road, Manchester, M27 5ER
Operated by Wentworth House Care Services Ltd
25 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.7/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 5.7/10
Key Finding
"Great activities programmes and a positive culture with supportive managers, but unsafe medicines storage and security lapses with doors hold it back."
Safety & Risk
4/10
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Medicines were not always managed safely; some creams were not always stored securely and were accessible in people's bedrooms; sluice room unlocked; fire doors held open by inappropriate means.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
The staff team spoke of a positive culture at the service and said they enjoyed their roles. One member of staff said, 'It is great working here and I really enjoy my job. Everybody works so well together.'
Staffing Levels
5/10
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There were enough staff employed to care for people safely. One member of staff said, 'Every care home could always use more staff, but we have enough and get things done.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff training records reviewed; staff had received safeguarding training, competency assessments carried out for medication, and staff supervisions held.
Management
6/10
✓
Staff told us they felt the service was well managed and that there was good leadership at the home. One member of staff said, 'I feel very well supported in my job and all the managers are very approachable.'
Programmes
8/10
✓
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: provider had invested heavily in an interactive magic table resulting in increased stimulation and positive outcomes, partnership working with local school, interactive quizzes and sensory sessions.
Points to consider
Some medications were not kept locked away safely, sluice room doors were left unlocked, and fire doors were propped open.
Some medicines were not stored securely and were accessible in people's bedrooms. We found a sluice room to be unlocked... Fire doors were seen to be held open by inappropriate means
Staffing levels are enough to get the job done but staff say they could always use more people.
One member of staff said, 'Every care home could always use more staff, but we have enough and get things done. Staff always stay on and nobody goes without care.'
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: July 2023
Requires improvement
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
★
Outstanding
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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