Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable staff team and close-knit culture with supportive management, although no activities coordinator means mostly routine care."
Per 2020 IPC inspection: 'We were assured that the provider was preventing visitors from catching and spreading infections... using PPE effectively... infection prevention and control policy was up to date.' Per 2019: 'There were effective systems to ensure medicines were... administered and monitored safely... Incidents and accidents were reported, recorded, investigated and analysed.'
Per 2020 IPC inspection: 'Staff were a close-knit group and were well supported, having had a post lockdown bonus and various support and treats to maintain good morale.' Per 2019: 'We are very family orientated and work well as a team. We've been working together for a long time.'
Per 2020 IPC inspection: 'No agency staff worked at the home and all staff solely worked at Dennyshill.' Per 2019: 'There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. People were supported by a consistent and stable staff team. No agency care staff were employed.'
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'Staff completed a variety of training... mandatory training was refreshed regularly... Community nurses had provided training in tissue viability. Staff were supported to take relevant national vocational qualifications.'
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'The registered manager lived on the premises and was available 24/7 to support people and staff.' and staff said, 'The manager doesn't mind if we knock at her door at any time. She trusts us to use our own judgement.'
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People participated in activities according to their individual interests... socialising with the other residents and staff... going out for a drive... going to the pub... maintained contact with their church.' Per 2020: 'Staff provided additional one to one activity with people in their rooms.'
No activities coordinator or special programmes, so the job is mostly routine care with some chats, outings and drives to keep things varied.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: 'People participated in activities according to their individual interests and preferences. Some people were content with participating in life at Dennyshill, and socialising... They love to go out occasionally... going out for a drive with a member of staff, or going to the pub.'
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Last inspected: January 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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