Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong training and supportive staff culture, but managers' quality checks missed issues like unclean areas and outdated fire plans."
2020 targeted inspection: Assured safe infection prevention and control; per 2019: Some infection control lapses like dirty mops but fixed promptly, medicines safe.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff valued meetings to suggest improvements and one said 'The manager is encouraging me to develop and learn new things'.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People told us there were enough staff to provide support when it was needed.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were positive about the standard of the training, received specific training such as epilepsy awareness, and had regular supervision.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: some checks were not effective because they had not identified issues we found during our inspection visit, such as infection control problems.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff supported activities including music, jigsaws, garden time, walks, entertainers and seasonal events.
Managers quality checks missed problems like unclean areas and outdated fire plans.
The infection control audit had not identified any cleanliness issues or problems with how cleaning equipment was stored... service fire plan required updating... not clear if improvement action had been carried out
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, no details on stable team or low agency use.
People told us there were enough staff to provide support when it was needed.
No activities coordinator so role is mostly routine care with staff-led basics like music and puzzles.
Staff encouraged people to join in different activities, including listening to music, doing jigsaw puzzles... entertainers who visited the home. Staff planned seasonal activities
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Last inspected: June 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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