Last updated: 9 February 2026
"An open culture where staff enjoy working together and strong safeguarding, but lack of stable staffing and basic training hold it back."
The provider's safeguarding systems guided staff to protect people from the risk of harm and abuse. Staff reported allegations of abuse so these were investigated promptly. All the MARs we looked at were accurate.
Staff told us they enjoyed working at the service and the team worked well together. The culture of the home was open and transparent
Enough staff were allocated on the duty rota to support people with their care and support needs. People confirmed staff were available when they needed support.
There were systems in place for staff support, including an induction, training, supervision and appraisal. Staff said, 'I have completed a lot of training since I have been here, all of my training is up to date'
The operations manager completed audits of the service... action points had been completed.
People took part in activities... cooking in the afternoon with staff. Wednesday skittles, art and crafts... cookery class, relaxation, beauty therapy, quiz and current affairs discussions. Trips to the seaside.
Enough staff to meet basic needs, but no info on stable long-term team or low use of agency workers.
Enough staff were allocated on the duty rota to support people with their care and support needs.
Standard training covers basics like safeguarding and meds with induction and supervisions, but no specialist funded qualifications or career development.
Training included safeguarding adults, basic first aid, care programme approach training, managing behaviour that challenges and medicines management.
Varied basic activities like arts, crafts, cooking, games and outings make the day a bit more interesting, but no dedicated coordinator or special innovative programmes.
One person said, '[I do] different things each day, cooking in the afternoon with staff. Wednesday skittles, art and crafts.' cookery class, relaxation, beauty therapy, quiz... trips to the seaside.
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Last inspected: March 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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