Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported and valued in a positive culture with good management oversight, but uncertain staff retention and basic activities hold it back."
Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. Staff managed medicines safely and ensured these were regularly reviewed.
“I like working here. I feel supported and people receive good care” and “I feel confident to work here and I am supported to learn. The registered manager and colleagues are very supportive and approachable. We have time to care for people as we are not rushed.”
We saw there were enough staff in each area of the home to keep people safe and to attend to their needs. Some people required 1-1 staff support to mitigate known risks. We saw this was in place during our inspection visit.
Training records showed staff undertook a range of training to meet essential and specific needs of people, including mental health. Staff received training and regular supervisions.
The provider and registered manager had good oversight of the service, they had encouraged a culture of learning and development. They were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles.
There are activities in the home and in the community. Once a month a church person comes in to do a service, with residents from the village taking part. I go out to a café in the community once a week with the activities staff and out shopping.”
Staff numbers are enough for safety and one-to-one support, but no details on staff staying long-term or low agency use.
We saw there were enough staff in each area of the home to keep people safe and to attend to their needs. Some people required 1-1 staff support to mitigate known risks. We saw this was in place during our inspection visit.”
Staff get regular training and supervisions for basic and some specific needs, but nothing about funded qualifications or career progression.
Once recruited staff received an induction to their role, training and supervisions. Training records showed staff undertook a range of training to meet essential and specific needs of people, including mental health.”
Varied activities like animal care, church services and weekly café outings happen, but no specialist programmes or innovative approaches.
There are activities in the home and in the community. Once a month a church person comes in to do a service... I go out to a café in the community once a week with the activities staff and out shopping.”
AI Generated
Last inspected: August 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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