Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by knowledgeable managers with enough staff on duty, but poor training and unsafe medicines management hold it back."
Medicines were not always stored, administered and managed safely. Medication errors were not dealt with in a timely manner and medical advice had not been sought when needed.
Staff we spoke with told us the managers were knowledgeable and supportive. One staff member said, 'I feel supported by the managers, they will listen and will sort it out.'
The service had enough staff. However, they did not always make sure staff received effective support, supervision and development. Provider followed safe recruitment practices.
Refresher training, in varying topics, had not been completed by 17 out of 22 staff. Over half of the staff did not have up to date safeguarding, infection control nor health and safety training.
The governance arrangements in place were not robust and records were not always adequately maintained. Audits were not effective and the quality systems in place failed to identify the issues found during the assessment.
One person told us they enjoyed activities out in the community and another person enjoyed the fortnightly visit from church.
Medication errors not sorted quickly and no doctor called when needed, risking residents health.
Medication errors were not dealt with in a timely manner and medical advice had not been sought when needed.
Lots of staff behind on basic refresher training like safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety.
refresher training, in varying topics, had not been completed by 17 out of 22 staff. Over half of the staff did not have up to date safeguarding, infection control nor health and safety training.
Weak audits and oversight missed problems like medication issues and training gaps.
Audits were not effective and the quality systems in place failed to identify the issues found during the assessment.
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Last inspected: July 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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