Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported and valued with an open-door policy and good activities, but inconsistent leadership missed some care issues in checks."
In some instances, people's records in relation to pressure care, had not been fully completed. However, staff knew people well and could describe their risks and how to support them safely.
Staff told us they felt able to raise concerns and suggestions with the management team, one staff told us, 'There is an open door, I can approach them if I need to, they always have time' and another said, 'Management appreciate the staff and are supportive.'
Our observations found there were enough care staff to meet people's needs. The nurse told us they could be very busy due to the number of people who had complex needs.
Staff confirmed they received appropriate training through a mixture of e-learning and face to face. Some staff members had completed additional training in certain subjects.
The service management and leadership was inconsistent. Leaders and the culture they created did not always promote the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
We saw this was led by an activity co-ordinator and activity champions on each floor. One person told us, 'Good activities are provided… talks about the musical history of Birmingham and a harpist comes in.'
Leaders missed some care issues in their checks, like pressure sore records and staff not knowing one person's diet.
The provider's audits had failed to identify a small number of issues in relation to staff following a behavioural care plan and some staff being unaware of one person's dietary needs.
Nurses get very busy because of residents' complex needs, and they are recruiting more staff.
The nurse told us they could be very busy due to the number of people who had complex needs. The management team were in the process of recruiting more nurses.
Only standard training with some extras, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff confirmed they received appropriate training through a mixture of e-learning and face to face. Some staff members had completed additional training in certain subjects.
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Last inspected: December 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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