Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong leadership with an open door policy and positive culture where staff feel supported, but occasional staffing shortfalls from sickness and infrequent supervision need attention."
People received their medicines safely and when they should. Risks were assessed and staff took steps to keep people safe whilst encouraging their independence.
There was an open and positive culture within the service... Staff felt well-supported and received opportunities for support and supervision.
People had their needs met by sufficient numbers of staff... However, the rota showed that due to sickness and leave these staffing levels had not been met twice in September 2017.
Staff received training relevant to their role... The majority of staff had gained qualifications in health and social care. Supervision however was not carried out in line with the provider's required frequency.
The registered manager had an open door policy and took action to address any concerns or issues straightaway to help ensure the service ran smoothly.
People had a programme of leisure activities... Activities included art and craft, puzzles, feeding the ducks at a local pond, massage and other sensory sessions, cookery, knitting, aromatherapy and reflexology.
Staff numbers fell short twice recently from sickness and leave, and agency cover was not always successful.
the rota showed that due to sickness and leave these staffing levels had not been met twice in September 2017. Records and staff told us this had not happened previously or since. The registered manager told us... an agency would be contacted to provide staff. This system however had not been entirely successful
Staff get supervision meetings, but not as often as the policy requires.
Supervision however was not carried out in line with the provider's required frequency and this is an area we have identified for improvement.
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Last inspected: November 2017
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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