Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff receive good training and feel part of a happy team, but regular shortages and unclear risk plans hold it back."
Risk assessments for health and emotional wellbeing did not always provide clear guidance to staff and were not always up to date. This placed people at risk of support errors... Some guidance to staff and records for medicines which people needed 'when required'... were not always clear.
Staff told us they enjoyed their work and were happy in their roles. One member of staff told us, 'I think we are a good team, we are here for residents and I think we all put them first in how we work.'
regular staff shortages sometimes led to people not receiving support with going out and fulfilling activities out of the home. The provider was actively recruiting but had not been able to address long term recruitment needs.
Staff were supported to complete the Care Certificate through their induction period. The support offered to staff included probation meetings, development support plans and supervision meetings.
Management oversight did not always ensure records and processes were followed, this sometimes prevented the professionals supporting people to have confidence that plans and actions were being carried out effectively.
A garden room was available for sensory and relaxation sessions as well as for visits... The registered manager showed us garden art and fruit and vegetable planting for people to enjoy.
Not enough staff regularly, so outings and one-to-one activities often get delayed or skipped.
regular staff shortages sometimes led to people not receiving support with going out and fulfilling activities out of the home.
Risk plans and as-needed medication instructions are sometimes unclear or outdated, which could lead to care mistakes.
Risk assessments for health and emotional wellbeing did not always provide clear guidance to staff and were not always up to date... Some guidance to staff and records for medicines which people needed 'when required'... were not always clear.
Managers miss gaps in records, risks, and processes, so oversight feels inconsistent.
Management oversight did not always ensure records and processes were followed... Management audits and checks had not identified the gaps in constipation monitoring records, therapy plans or guidance for 'as required' medicine.
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Last inspected: April 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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