Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management and positive culture with effective safety, but basic activities and standard training hold it back."
Effective safeguarding systems and staff training; medicines organised with no errors in past year; incidents used as learning opportunities and shared with staff.
Healthcare professional said 'genuinely lovely home with positive vibes and a family atmosphere'; staff said 'Staff morale is good. We've got a good staff team; all the staff are really nice'.
Staff and visitors told us there were always enough staff on duty; staff team had worked at the home for many years and were prepared to work flexibly to cover illness.
Staff were trained and supported to be skilled and efficient; they were very happy about the level of training, with induction and opportunities to review development needs.
Staff told us they felt listened to and the registered manager was approachable; staff said 'Managers are a phone call away any time of the day' and 'Management are very supportive'.
People had a variety of internal activities (such as games and karaoke) and external activities which they enjoyed on a regular basis.
Basic activities like games, karaoke and outings with no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role lacks creative variety beyond routine care.
People had a variety of internal activities (such as games and karaoke) and external activities which they enjoyed on a regular basis.
Only standard training, induction and supervision with no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
Staff were trained and supported to be skilled and efficient in their roles. They were very happy about the level of training and support they received.
Staffing is adequate and stable with long-serving team but relies on flexible cover for illness, no extra for unhurried personalised care.
Staff were prepared to work flexibly and would cover staff illness or planned events. Staff and visitors told us there were always enough staff on duty.
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Last inspected: April 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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