Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Hands-on management and stable supportive staff team excel, although basic activities and standard training need improvement."
We were assured that the provider had appropriate procedures in place... using PPE effectively and safely... infection prevention and control policy was up to date. Per 2021 targeted inspection.
Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager and their colleagues. Staff felt respected, valued and supported. There was a positive attitude in the staff team. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
There were sufficient numbers of staff employed and on duty to meet people's assessed needs. Many of the staff had worked at the home for many years which provided a consistent staff team. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staff received a good range of support including regular training. Training records showed staff training was kept up-to-date. Staff received regular supervision and appraisal. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
The registered manager was very involved in the day to day running of the service including working hands on, alongside staff where required. Staff felt respected, valued and supported. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
The home had an activities coordinator who was new in their post. We were told they were in the process of getting together a program to expand the home's activities and trips out. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Training is standard stuff kept up to date with supervisions, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff received a good range of support including regular training. Training records showed staff training was kept up-to-date. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Activities are basic like music, outings to parks and restaurants, with new coordinator building the programme.
The home had an activities coordinator who was new in their post. We were told they were in the process of getting together a program to expand the home's activities and trips out. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
Staffing levels are enough to meet needs with stable long serving team, but no comments on easy workloads or zero agency.
There were sufficient numbers of staff employed... 'there are enough staff on duty, I've never seen any problems'. Per 2019 comprehensive inspection.
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Last inspected: November 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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