Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong leadership and a family-like culture with stable staffing and good safety, although activities lack a dedicated coordinator."
Thorough processes were in place to report any safeguarding concerns. Staff were aware of how to report concerns and were confident these would be addressed. Medicines were stored, administered and recorded appropriately. Risks were assessed with positive risk-taking promoted.
Staff described an enjoyable working environment where all staff had a desire to ensure people lived their best possible lives. People, management and staff described Alexandra House as a 'family home where everyone is valued.'
There was a well-established team of skilled staff working at Alexandra House. The registered manager ensure staffing levels were adapted to meet people's needs. Additional staff were used to enable people to participate in social activities they enjoyed.
The registered manager was visible in the service. They worked directly with people living at the service and led by example. Staff told us, '[Registered manager] is a breath of fresh air. [Registered manager] promote and embraces change...'
People had an active life which incorporated activities in their local community and where people had shared interests, they went out together. The registered manager had a flexible approach to staffing levels to ensure activities, hobbies, individual interests, and outings were catered for.
No activities coordinator or specialist programmes mentioned, so the role is mostly personal care with basic support for outings and hobbies.
People had an active life which incorporated activities in their local community and where people had shared interests, they went out together.
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Last inspected: December 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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