Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong leadership and positive culture where staff feel valued and supported, although basic training and lack of stable staffing hold it back."
People were supported to stay safe from the risk of abuse... risk assessments were in place... one issue identified... medicine counts... Deputy Manager promptly addressed the issue
Staff agreed... comments including, 'The registered manager is good. They lead by example and Bonehill Lodge is a great place to work,' and 'The manager is brilliant; I would have no hesitation going to them'
There were safe staffing levels throughout the inspection; staff were available and responsive... staff we spoke with said there was enough staff on duty and felt there was no risk
Staff were supported to attend training to develop their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding... All staff received medication training during their induction, as well as receiving competency checks and annual updates
The registered manager was well-established... open-door policy. I am very visible, and we work as a team which creates a positive, open culture. Staff: 'The registered manager is good. They lead by example'
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: activity co-ordinator; intergenerational school visits, community choir, arts and crafts at community centre, knitting group, ukulele band, memory café
Staffing levels are enough to meet needs safely, but no details on stable team or minimal agency use to keep workloads easy.
There were safe staffing levels... staff we spoke with said there was enough staff on duty and felt there was no risk to people due to shortages of staff
Only standard training on basics like safeguarding and medication, no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Staff were supported to attend training to develop their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding... All staff received medication training during their induction, as well as... competency checks and annual updates
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Last inspected: November 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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