Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff enjoy a supportive family-like culture with strong safety practices, but basic activities without structure and limited staff retention details hold it back."
2021 targeted inspection: Assured provider preventing infections, using PPE effectively, visitor protocols, testing and up-to-date policy; per 2018: strong safeguarding, safe medicines, incident analysis.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff enjoyed work, felt supported like one big family, happy atmosphere with laughter; staff said happy staff and management key.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs in a timely way with appropriate skill mix; staff confirmed sufficient numbers.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff received induction, role-specific training including dementia awareness with role-playing, regular supervisions and competency assessments.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Management had open door policy, staff felt supported and views listened to, people and relatives said managers respected and willing to listen.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People supported with basic social activities like chatting, playing games, helping in garden and potting plants.
No activities coordinator or structured programme, so the role is mostly routine care with basic chats, games and garden help.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: People were supported to take part in social activities of their choice. We saw people and staff in communal areas of the home sitting and chatting, playing games or helping in the garden.
Staffing is adequate to meet needs safely, but no details on low agency use or strong team retention.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs in a timely way and to keep people safe. Staff confirmed there were enough staff to ensure people's needs were met safely.
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Last inspected: August 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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