Working at Westholme
61 Station Road, Stanley, DH9 0JP
Operated by Aspire Healthcare Limited
8 bedsResidential homes
Workplace Score
5.4/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 5.4/10
Key Finding
"Staff well-trained and feel supported with enough on duty and strong safety, but no registered manager and basic activities hold it back."
Safety & Risk
7/10
✓
Effective arrangements were in place to keep people safe. No one had experienced an accident since the last inspection.
Staff Culture
6/10
✓
Staff felt they could approach the manager to discuss any worries or concerns.
Staffing Levels
6/10
✓
There were sufficient staff on duty to meet people's needs.
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
The manager maintained a staff training matrix to check staff were up-to-date with their training. Staff confirmed they had received training.
Management
2/10
✕
The service did not have a manager registered with the Care Quality Commission. The manager had begun their application process to register.
Programmes
5/10
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People were engaged in a range of activities including employment and were supported to access community facilities as they wished.
Points to consider
No permanent manager registered yet, so leadership stability is lacking.
The service did not have a manager registered with the Care Quality Commission. The manager had begun their application process to register.
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, just basic community access and employment support.
People were engaged in a range of activities including employment and were supported to access community facilities as they wished.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: February 2020
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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