Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive managers and an inclusive culture motivate staff, but agency use causes call bell waits and activities remain basic."
Staff understood their safeguarding responsibilities to keep people safe, challenge discrimination and report any concerns. Risks to people's health were assessed and managed by staff. There were processes to ensure people's health and welfare were protected against risks associated with the handling of medicines.
Staff spoke of an inclusive and supportive working environment which motivated them to deliver care which was focused on people. One staff member told us, “It is lovely. I've been here 6 months, and I love the atmosphere. I am happy that I am growing with the team.”
While most people felt there were enough staff, two people commented on the time they sometimes had to wait for their call bell to be answered. One person told us, "I sometimes have to wait half an hour when I press my bell." There were 4 agency staff on duty.
New staff received a comprehensive induction and training was refreshed at regular intervals to ensure staff continued to work in accordance with best practice. Staff had training in equality and diversity, disability awareness and working in an inclusive way.
Staff told us managers were available, approachable and supportive. One member of staff told us, “[Registered manager] is always there when we need her. She is totally resident focused and just occupies herself with making sure they are okay.”
People told us they enjoyed the opportunity to engage in different activities and could choose what they wanted to do. Comments included: "I love dominoes... They always include me in the activities. They know what I like" and "[Name] does exercise classes, and has her hair and nails done."
No activities coordinator or special programmes, so the job involves mostly basic things like dominoes and exercise classes alongside routine care.
People told us they enjoyed the opportunity to engage in different activities... "I love dominoes... They always include me in the activities. They know what I like” and, "[Name] does exercise classes, and has her hair and nails done."
Enough staff overall but some agency workers and waits for call bells mean the workload can feel stretched at times.
While most people felt there were enough staff, two people commented on the time they sometimes had to wait... "I sometimes have to wait half an hour when I press my bell.”... there were 4 agency staff on duty.
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Last inspected: August 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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