Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Approachable managers and a supportive team culture stand out, but basic activities and weekend staffing shortages hold it back."
We examined five medicine administration record (MAR) charts. There were no unexplained gaps. Audit arrangements were in place.
Care workers said they worked well as a team and received the support they needed. Records of care workers contained evidence of supervision and appraisals meetings.
People and a relative informed us that the staffing levels were adequate and the care needs of people had been met... One person informed us that at weekends there were insufficient staff.
Care workers confirmed that they had received appropriate training for their role. Topics included the administration of medicines, health and safety, moving and handling, dementia care and safeguarding.
Care workers informed us that communication with their managers was good. They had confidence in the management of the home and found their managers approachable.
Activities that people had chosen to engage in included going for walks, puzzles, gentle exercises and occasional outings. At weekends two students visited the home to talk with people.
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly basic games, exercises and occasional outings.
Activities that people had chosen to engage in included going for walks, puzzles, gentle exercises and occasional outings. At weekends two students visited the home to talk with people.
Staffing is adequate most days but sometimes stretched at weekends.
One person informed us that at weekends there were insufficient staff as there were less care workers on duty.
Only standard mandatory training with no funded qualifications or specialist development.
Topics included the administration of medicines, health and safety, moving and handling, dementia care and safeguarding.
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Last inspected: November 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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