Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff praise the supportive manager and feel valued in an improved culture, but daytime staffing shortages and limited activities hold it back."
The provider had made improvements to the recording of incidents and accidents with the identification of action to reduce risks. Staff explained an analysis of incidents and accidents, which had occurred in the previous month, were discussed at the monthly staff meetings.
Staff felt the culture of the home had improved following the return of the registered manager. They explained they now feel more supported and listened to with 1 staff member commenting, “There are staff meetings, we talk about how we do our care, support people, about the residents and our wellbeing.”
Staff on the ground floor unit told us they felt there were not enough staff on duty during the day to enable them to support people in communal areas when they have to provide care for people in their bedrooms.
Staff confirmed they had completed a range of mandatory training as well as training to meet specific care needs which included dementia, end of life care and catheter care which they all felt were useful.
Staff spoke positively about the registered manager with their comments including, “The registered manager is amazing out of all the managers I have met, he is the best. He is kind, friendly, always around there for you. We have his email and phone number and very supportive”
The activity coordinator told us that they were looking to decorate people’s frames to make it easier for them to identify their own frame.
Workers on the ground floor felt there were not enough staff during the day, so they were stretched and couldn't always support people in lounges while doing personal care.
Staff on the ground floor unit told us they felt there were not enough staff on duty during the day to enable them to support people in communal areas when they have to provide care for people in their bedrooms.
Only an activities coordinator mentioned with no details of regular structured programmes or variety to make the role more interesting.
The activity coordinator told us that they were looking to decorate people’s frames to make it easier for them to identify their own frame.
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Last inspected: May 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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