Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Stable staffing, approachable management and strong team spirit impress, but only basic mandatory training and off-site activities limit home-based development."
Medicines were stored and managed safely. Staff were trained in safeguarding and knew what to do if they had concerns about a person's well-being.
A staff member we spoke with told us that the team worked closely together and supported each other to ensure the service provided was good.
People were supported by a consistent staff team, the majority of whom had worked at the home for some time. Staffing levels were sufficient to enable staff to meet people's needs in a person centred way.
Records showed that staff had regularly attended and were up to date with the provider's mandatory courses, such as fire safety, moving and handling, safe administration of medication, safeguarding, infection control, food hygiene and first aid.
Relatives and staff told us the manager was approachable and managed the service well.
People had access to a diverse range of person centred activities which were provided as part of the provider's day services. For example, there were opportunities for people to work on a farm and participate in horticulture, performing arts, gym and exercise classes, pottery and other arts and crafts.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Records showed that staff had regularly attended and were up to date with the provider's mandatory courses, such as fire safety, moving and handling, safe administration of medication, safeguarding, infection control, food hygiene and first aid.
Activities like farm work, arts and gym happen through off-site day services, so shifts in the home are mostly routine personal care.
People had access to a diverse range of person centred activities which were provided as part of the provider's day services.
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Last inspected: February 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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