Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported with a strong team and safe medicines practices, but limited activities without a structured programme hold it back."
Medicines were administered in a safe way... The registered manager regularly undertook a quality assurance audit specifically for medicines... action had been taken on any issues found and learning was shared with staff... Staff were trained to safely administer medicines... regular competency checks.
Staff told us they felt supported... received regular supervision which they found meaningful and were confident any concerns they raised would be acted upon by management... open, friendly feel throughout the home.
There were sufficient staff on duty at the home to meet people’s needs... Staff told us, “We have a strong team, we do have enough staff including at weekends, evenings and busy times.” Agency staff were utilised when needed.
Staff spoke positively about the opportunities they have to undertake regular training, including completing the Care Certificate and additional courses of areas they may be specifically interested in... regular competency checks were undertaken.
The registered manager had good oversight to promote good, safe practices within the home and action was taken to address concerns and encourage learning when needed.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: Some people liked to watch the television in the lounge or go out to the shops... We saw two people were in the lounge playing a board game... “I do drawing as I like it, I like maths and doing word searches.”
No activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic hobbies like board games, drawing, and shop outings.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: Some people liked to watch the television in the lounge or go out to the shops... We saw two people were in the lounge playing a board game... “I do drawing as I like it, I like maths and doing word searches.”
Staffing is adequate but relies on agency workers at times to cover shifts.
Agency staff were utilised when needed and were provided with clear direction on how to meet people’s needs via a detailed document and handover.
Only standard training like the Care Certificate plus some extra courses staff choose, no specialist qualifications or career development funded.
Staff spoke positively about the opportunities they have to undertake regular training, including completing the Care Certificate and additional courses of areas they may be specifically interested in.
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Last inspected: March 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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