Working at Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home

Activities include games, outings and nursery visits but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly routine care.

We saw a varied range of social activities were organised to keep people entertained and stimulated. These included a weekly visit from children at a local nursery, coffee mornings, outings, arm chair exercises, playing dominoes, cards, and staff sitting with people and reminiscing.

Only standard training and induction mentioned, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.

Discussion with staff and observation of training records confirmed they received training that was relevant to their role and enhanced their skills. New staff had received a thorough induction on their appointment.

Staffing is adequate with no concerns but nothing special, no mention of long retention or minimal agency.

The provider ensured suitable staffing arrangements were in place to meet the assessed needs of people in a person-centred and timely way... A visiting healthcare professional told us staff were always available... and they had no concerns about staffing levels.