Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff love the positive culture and exceptional activities programme, although training lacks funded qualifications and career development paths."
Staff had received safeguarding training and regular updates. Systems were in place to ensure medicines were ordered, received, stored, administered and disposed of safely. Accidents and incidents were documented and responded to appropriately.
Staff were extremely positive about working at the home. Staff told us Bernhard Baron Cottage Homes was the 'Best place' they had ever worked. One staff member said 'I love it here, it doesn't feel like coming to work.' All staff worked exceptionally well together.
There were enough staff working each shift to ensure people's needs were met in a timely way. Staff told us there were always enough staff working shift. One staff member said 'That's the good thing about working here, we always have enough staff.'
There was a training plan and staff completed training and had regular updates. This included moving and handling, infection control, safeguarding and mental capacity. Competency assessments were completed for moving and handling and medicines.
The management team were well thought of. They were proactive in developing and improving the service. Staff told us they were well supported by the registered manager and their colleagues.
There was an exceptional activity program and people were consistently supported to take part in a variety of stimulating and meaningful activities. Most of the activities on the programme had at some point been introduced or developed by people at the home.
Training covers key topics like moving people and safeguarding with skills checks, but no funded qualifications or career development paths mentioned.
Staff received the training and support they needed to ensure they were able to meet people's needs. There was a training plan and staff completed training and had regular updates.
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Last inspected: January 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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