Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff praise the supportive manager and positive team culture, but medicines storage issues and untested staffing at full capacity need attention."
We identified some medicines due to be returned were not always stored in the most effective way... Records reviewed identified improvements were required with how MCA assessments... were made.
Staff were positive about the support they received... 'Work is manageable... good staff team. The manager is very good... It’s a good place to work'
People told us there were sufficient, experienced and competent staff who understood their care needs... 'There are enough staff, it’s only half full, so at the moment it’s all okay'
Staff were positive about the ongoing training... 'Training is good and supportive. Training is up to date... additional training in dementia care and emotional needs.'
Staff were clear about their roles... 'I'm very pleased with the new manager, very approachable, supportive, well experienced and gives clear guidance.'
The wellbeing activity coordinator told us how people’s interests... were taken into account in the development of the varied activity and well-being programme provided.
Staff numbers are enough now but the home is only half full so it has not been tested at full capacity yet.
A relative said, 'There are enough staff, it’s only half full, so at the moment it’s all okay, if it were full up, I know extra staff would be employed.'
Training covers the basics and some extras like dementia but nothing specialist or funded qualifications for career growth.
A staff member said, 'Training is good and supportive. Training is up to date, emailed when refresher is needed. This week we're having additional training in dementia care and emotional needs.'
Some returned medicines were not stored properly and mental capacity records had gaps or inconsistencies.
We identified some medicines due to be returned were not always stored in the most effective way... Records reviewed identified improvements were required with how MCA assessments and best interest decisions were made.
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Last inspected: October 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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