Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong leadership and passionate staff create a positive culture, but limited activities programmes and recent staffing shortages hold it back."
People were kept safe from avoidable harm because staff knew them well and understood how to protect them from abuse. Learning was taken from any incidents and near misses, and communicated to staff
Staff were passionate about providing good care to people and told us the way they were managed encouraged them spend time with people. Relatives told us... 'We have no complaints. They [staff] have done tremendously'
There was enough staff to meet people's safety needs... relatives and staff told us there had been times when staffing levels had been low... this was an improving situation with the successful recruitment of new staff
People were supported by staff who had received relevant and good quality training in evidence-based practice. This included training in... positive behaviour support, human rights and all restrictive interventions
Relatives were complimentary about the way the manager led the home... '[Registered manager's name] is brilliant... the best manager we have had. They respond quickly and get the job done. They have the respect of staff as well'
One staff member told us, '[People] go out more, now. There's nearly always a driver on shift and we get out at least 2 or 3 times a week.'
No activities coordinator or structured creative programmes, so the role is mostly routine personal care with basic outings and sensory touches.
One staff member told us, '[People] go out more, now. There's nearly always a driver on shift and we get out at least 2 or 3 times a week.'
Staffing is adequate now but recent turnover and low levels meant fewer outings before, with some agency staff still used.
Relatives and staff told us there had been times when staffing levels had been low and this had impacted on people's opportunities to do things they enjoyed outside of the home. However, this was an improving situation with the successful recruitment of new staff.
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Last inspected: December 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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