Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive management and staff feeling valued and heard, but routine care without structured programmes and training not always up to date hold it back."
People were protected from avoidable harm by robust monitoring systems... Staff demonstrated that they understood their roles... The recording of medicines was not always in line with the provider's medication policy and this was... rectified immediately.
Staff told us they felt able to seek support... 'The management make me feel so comfortable to say anything.' Staff told us they were welcomed to contribute... felt 'valued and heard'.
The registered manager had taken focussed action to address recruitment challenges and had improved stability... Some consistent agency staff had been used recently due to staff sickness. We observed there were sufficient staff deployed.
Training was not always fully up to date but there was no evidence of a negative impact on people. The registered manager informed us that the training is moving onto a new application which was impacting the accessibility and timeliness of training.
Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager... '[Registered manager] is very supportive in every aspect.' One health professional told us 'This seems to me to be the best managed care home service in our practice area.'
People had the opportunity to do new things... During the inspection some people were out at a daycentre. Staff told us that routine was important... one person was a football fan and was being supported to attend a premier league football match.
No activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with occasional outings like daycentre or football.
During the inspection some people were out at a daycentre. Staff told us that routine was important to most people and this is something which was maintained as far as possible.
Staff training not always up to date due to issues with the training system.
Training was not always fully up to date but there was no evidence of a negative impact on people. The registered manager informed us that the training is moving onto a new application which was impacting the accessibility and timeliness of training.
Some agency staff covering shifts due to sickness, even though levels are adequate.
Some consistent agency staff had been used recently due to staff sickness.
AI Generated
Last inspected: January 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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