Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive management, strong staff retention and excellent training create a positive culture, although activities are basic without specialist programmes or a coordinator."
Staff demonstrated a good level of understanding of safeguarding... comprehensive risk assessments... reviewed every six months... People's medicines were safely managed... audited on a regular basis
Staff told us they really enjoyed working in the home and spoke positively about the culture... encouraged to openly discuss any issues... felt well motivated and valued... 'we all get all the support we need'
'We are never short staffed, if anything there are too many staff.'... 'There is always enough staff so people can do whatever they want to do.' Most staff had been working for the organisation for some time, and staff turnover was very low.
Most staff had been supported to complete a national qualification in care... supporting them to complete a qualification in leadership and management... specific training... epilepsy, dysphagia and behaviour that may challenge... staff were extremely well trained
Staff said they enjoyed their jobs and described management as supportive. Staff confirmed they were able to raise issues and make suggestions... 'The manager is excellent' and 'she is very experienced'
Activities included disco evenings, arts and crafts sessions, IT training sessions, cooking and baking activities, film nights, sing along activities, pampering sessions... shopping... college courses.
Activities are regular but basic like arts, crafts, discos, cooking and shopping trips, with no specialist programmes or coordinator to add more variety to the working day.
Activities included disco evenings, arts and crafts sessions, IT training sessions, cooking and baking activities, film nights, sing along activities, pampering sessions with manicure and hand massages and games and quiz evenings. People also participated in shopping... some people had attended college courses.
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Last inspected: June 2017
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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