Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management and positive team culture stand out, although occasional agency staffing and some out-of-date training are drawbacks."
We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections, using PPE effectively and safely, and that the infection prevention and control policy was up to date.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: A staff member told us, 'I feel very much part of the team. We all work well together.' The registered manager felt the culture of the home was one of honesty and being 'open'.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: During our inspection, there were sufficient staff deployed to meet people's needs... the service occasionally used an agency nurse when there was a gap in the rota.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff had received training in topics which included dementia care, equality and diversity, safeguarding, manual handling, fire and first aid. Fire training was out of date for two staff.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff were complimentary about the registered manager. One said, 'The registered manager is open to suggestions and it feels like a family home.' Another said, 'The registered manager is a fantastic nurse. They are honest, approachable and very supportive.'
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The provider employed an activity coordinator... people joined in with activities such as games and a quiz... activities like painting and making things.
Staffing is adequate but they occasionally use agency nurses to fill rota gaps.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: the service occasionally used an agency nurse when there was a gap in the rota.
Only standard training with some gaps like fire safety out of date for a couple of staff.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Fire training was out of date for two staff.
Activities are regular and varied with a coordinator but no specialist programmes like pet therapy or named approaches.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: activities such as games and a quiz... painting and making things.
AI Generated
Last inspected: November 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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