Last updated: 9 February 2026
"A strong family-like culture and supportive management with fun events, although occasional call bell delays and uninnovative activities need improvement."
Where incidents had been raised, they were reported appropriately... Staff received safeguarding training and knew how to recognise and report... Risks... were assessed and well managed.”
“I really enjoy my role at Hillside, to me it's so much more than a job...its family!” and “All members of staff offer a wonderful service... We work well as a team.”
There were enough staff to meet people's needs... Staff told us there were sufficient of them to meet people’s needs in a timely manner and that staffing levels were well considered.”
The registered manager told us... we do interim surveys... offered them protected time with me. We decided we would run a casino... which has been really popular.”
The wellbeing coordinators try as much as possible to have 2 major activities for residents each day... Other residents also receive 1-1 activities from the wellbeing team... visiting dog.”
Staffing is adequate overall but there can be occasional delays responding to call bells.
One person told us that there was, at times, a delay in staff responding to their needs. We recommend that the provider continues closely monitoring and reviewing staffing levels...
Activities programme is regular with two coordinators but lacks specialist or innovative approaches.
The wellbeing coordinators try as much as possible to have 2 major activities for residents each day, one upstairs and the other downstairs. Other residents also receive 1-1 activities from the wellbeing team.”
AI Generated
Last inspected: April 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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