Last updated: 9 February 2026
"A positive culture with motivated staff and proactive management, but incomplete staff recruitment records and recent medication errors hold it back."
Risks to people's safety were effectively assessed and managed. People's medicines were safely managed... registered manager told us about a series of medicines errors... no resulting harm... remedial measures were instigated.
There was an open, positive and inclusive culture at the service... Staff were highly motivated and effectively supported... The care is focused to the individual; we are a strong team... I really love working here.
Overall, there were safe staffing arrangements for people's care. Staff were mostly safely recruited. However, in 3 out of 4 staff files we looked at, full dates of their previous employment listed, were not always obtained.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said they received the training and support they needed to provide people's care.
The [registered] manager is a very professional, focused and proactive person towards all. Always takes time to listen to and engage with everyone.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: We spoke with three care staff, including an activities co-ordinator. People supported to engage in social, recreational activities like shopping, lunch out, garden time, hobbies.
Hiring records missed full past job details in three out of four staff files checked, even though now fixed.
in 3 out of 4 staff files we looked at, full dates of their previous employment listed, were not always obtained for the purposes of their job application.
Just the usual training needed for the job, no extra specialist courses or ways to develop skills.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff said they received the training and support they needed to provide people's care.
Several medication mistakes happened recently that needed fixing with more training and checks.
Before this inspection, the registered manager told us about a series of medicines errors, which had occurred at the service, with no resulting harm to any person.
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Last inspected: December 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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