Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong safety practices and staff feeling valued with good training, although no permanent manager means leadership is still settling."
Robust incident monitoring with falls reduction, strong safeguarding systems/training, medicines audits/safe, no longer in breach; 'Incidents and accidents were analysed every 3 months... demonstrated a reduction in falls'.
Staff felt valued, able to speak up, proud of service, would recommend as workplace; 'All staff said they would recommend the Clarendon Care Home as a place to work... felt able to raise anything'.
Staffing levels were appropriate... sufficient numbers of skilled staff... relaxed atmosphere... staff had time to chat... unhurried way; 'The home was fully staffed at the time of the inspection'.
Staff received induction, ongoing training, safeguarding, infection control, medicines competency assessed yearly, fire awareness; 'Staff confirmed they had received induction and ongoing training. They felt they had the necessary training'.
No registered manager in post but providers hands-on in day-to-day running, open and transparent about improvements; 'The providers were involved in the day-to-day running of the service'.
Dedicated activities organiser providing wide range of activities in communal areas or bedrooms for mental/physical stimulation; 'An activities organiser was employed who provided a wide range of activities for all people'.
No permanent manager in post, so leadership setup is still settling.
There was no registered manager at the time of the inspection.
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Last inspected: March 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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