Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive managers and a positive culture where staff feel valued and safe, although basic training without career paths and limited activities hold it back."
People were protected from the risk of abuse. Identified risks [...] assessed, monitored, and reviewed. Trained staff safely administered people's medicines. Incidents reviewed and analysed [...] shared [...] during team meetings.
The home's culture was positive, open, and honest [...] Staff knew their responsibilities, accountability and were happy to take responsibility and report any concerns. A staff member told us, 'This is a nice place to work [...]'
There was a well-established staff team, who were aware of people's routines [...] There were enough staff to meet people's care and support needs, flexibly and safely and staffing levels matched the rota.
Staff were trained in how to identify signs of possible abuse [...] de-escalation techniques [...] medicines administration training that was regularly refreshed. Per 2018: Care Certificate, epilepsy awareness, behaviour management.
Relatives said the registered manager was approachable and the home well-run. A staff member told us, 'The [registered] manager and deputy are great, we are well taken care of and get support with everything.'
Staff ensured people had access to local resources such as community-based activity services that included going on farm visits, using the trampoline, theatre, cinema, and trips to the shops.
Training covers basics like safeguarding and behaviour support plus meds refreshers, but no funded qualifications or career paths mentioned.
Staff were trained in how to identify signs of possible abuse and the appropriate action to take [...] Staff received medicines administration training that was regularly refreshed.
Job has some variety from community outings like cinema trips and farm visits, but no activities coordinator or special creative programmes.
going on farm visits, using the trampoline, theatre, cinema, and trips to the shops.
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Last inspected: August 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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