Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff treat people with dignity and offer engaging activities, but outdated training, cleaning staff shortages, and inconsistent management are major concerns."
Following a number of safeguarding incidents, the provider was working with the local authority to implement improvements needed for people's safety. However, this was not yet demonstrated as fully embedded or sustained for people's care.
People were often treated with dignity, respect and supported well by staff who generally knew them well.
The registered manager and all staff we spoke with, felt there were not enough staff to maintain effective standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the service. Cleaning records, staff rotas and our observations of environmental and equipment cleanliness, also indicated this.
Staff training was not up to date. The provider's related training matrix record showed considerable deficits in the percentage of staff training modules completed. For example, the majority of training subjects listed, showed the total percentage of staff completions between 42 and 69 percent.
The provider's governance arrangements did not consistently ensure effective and timely risk management, service improvement, decision making and accountability when needed for the quality and safety of people's care. This was a breach of Regulation 17.
A range of group and individual social, recreational and leisure activities were regularly organised in consultation with people and relatives, to enable people's engagement as they chose. Such as singing and music, board games, visiting entertainers, fetes and a range of seasonal and cultural celebrations.
Staff training is not up to date, with most courses only 42 to 69 percent complete and no regular supervision from managers.
Staff training was not up to date. The provider's related training matrix record showed considerable deficits in the percentage of staff training modules completed. For example, the majority of training subjects listed, showed the total percentage of staff completions between 42 and 69 percent.
Not enough cleaning staff since hours were cut, leaving the home dirty and care staff stretched thin.
The registered manager and all staff we spoke with, felt there were not enough staff to maintain effective standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the service.
Managers are not fixing problems quickly, like cleanliness issues, medication checks, and care records that are still lagging.
The provider's governance arrangements did not consistently ensure effective and timely risk management, service improvement, decision making and accountability when needed for the quality and safety of people's care.
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Last inspected: December 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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