Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong safety practices and a proud, supportive staff team, but busy nights due to disturbed sleep and only standard training are concerns."
2021: assured on all IPC measures (PPE, cleaning, testing, policies, outbreaks); per 2019: good safeguarding, safe medicines, lessons from incidents.
Per 2019: staff proud of service and team support they provide, said they could express views in meetings and were listened to.
Management monitored staffing for safe support; per 2019: residents said staff often very busy overnight due to disturbed sleep, provider to review.
Per 2019: staff received training needed for roles, regular supervision and appraisals, induction with shadowing, support for care qualifications.
Registered manager spoke positively about support from staff team, provider and professionals (2021); per 2019: positive feedback on management team from people, relatives and staff.
Per 2019: activities coordinator, wide range including petting chickens/cat/pony, baking, crafts, outings to shops and café; 2021: afternoon tea and themed nights.
Staffing levels keep things safe but nights get very busy because many residents have disturbed sleep.
Some people told us staff were often very busy overnight due to the number of people who often had disturbed sleep. We discussed this with the provider who told us they were unaware of the concerns raised but would review night time staffing levels.
Only standard training for the job plus supervisions and occasional qualification support, no specialist courses.
Staff received the training they needed to carry out their roles. One staff member completing a care qualification told us, " I have had good support to do this". Staff had regular supervision meetings with management and an annual appraisal.
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Last inspected: December 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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