Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong leadership and a motivated, proud team with good training, but agency staff use and basic activities without specialist programmes hold it back."
The provider had effective safeguarding systems... Staff assessed potential risks to people and measures were implemented to mitigate them. People's medicines were managed safely. Incidents were reviewed and any required actions to minimise the risk of repetition were taken.
Staff felt motivated by and proud of their work with people. Staff said, 'Management are supportive and approachable.' A staff member told us, 'There is a good team'.
There were sufficient, appropriate staff of the required level of skill and experience rostered to meet people's needs. Staffing vacancies had successfully been filled and as of February 2023 there were not any vacancies.
Staff received training specific to the needs of the people they cared for, such as dementia care. In addition to the provider's online training, staff had opportunities for face to face training during the medicine technician's meetings and workshops on topics such as oral health and end of life care.
The registered manager created a person centred, inclusive and open culture, they were a good leader. Staff felt motivated by and proud of their work with people.
People were provided with a range of different activities and opportunities on both the assisted living and reminiscence units... such as Desert Island Discs theme, art projects, tactile 3D wall art, trips out in the minibus.
Staffing levels meet needs with no vacancies now, but they use agency staff from two agencies when short-staffed.
The provider ensured, if any agency staff were needed, only 2 agencies were used to ensure consistency.
Activities are varied with group sessions, arts, outings and sensory items, but no specialist therapeutic programmes or innovative approaches.
People were provided with a range of different activities... Desert Island Discs theme... art projects... tactile 3D wall art... trips to places of interest.
AI Generated
Last inspected: March 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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