Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Proud, happy staff with strong teamwork and safe medicines practices, but no evidence of strong staff retention and delayed supervisions."
Safe systems were followed to ensure people's medicines were stored, administered and recorded correctly. There was an emphasis on being open and honest when things went wrong and learning from them.
The staff demonstrated a sense of pride in the home and their jobs. There was a strong sense of teamwork and a happy atmosphere. A member of staff told us, 'I'm loving my job'.
Staff rotas showed there were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. Staff told us there was good teamwork and they all supported each other.
The level of training for staff had improved since the last inspection. The provider supported staff to gain relevant qualifications such as NVQs. Staff told us they felt the training was good.
A new manager had been employed a few weeks before this inspection. Staff told us they liked both the previous manager and the new manager and praised them both. Comments from staff included, 'It runs really well'.
A well-being co-ordinator was employed. Group activities were offered on a daily basis... We heard about a wide range of activities including gardening, games, music, armchair exercises, arts and crafts.
Staff numbers are enough to meet needs with good teamwork, but no info on low turnover or using hardly any agency staff.
Staff rotas showed there were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. Staff told us there was good teamwork and they all supported each other to make sure people received care at the times they needed it.
Activities coordinator runs regular group and one-to-one stuff like gardening, games and crafts, but no specialist or innovative programmes.
A well-being co-ordinator was employed. They were enthusiastic and described how they supported people... We heard about a wide range of activities including gardening, games, music, armchair exercises, arts and crafts.
Training covers most basics and funded qualifications, but some gaps left and supervisions are delayed for a few staff.
The training matrix showed most staff had received training and regular updates on essential health and safety related topics. Where there were a few gaps the manager explained... Due to the recent change of manager some staff had not received supervision for several months.
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Last inspected: July 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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