Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive manager and stable long-serving staff create a friendly atmosphere, but no activities coordinator and training gaps hold it back."
Per 2018: Improvements in accidents, risks, medicines but further analysis of incidents needed, medicines processes needed development, pressure ulcer assessments not fully embedded. Per 2022: Strong IPC, PPE, cleaning.
Per 2018: Relaxed friendly atmosphere, staff felt supported, enjoyed work, 'Most of the staff have worked here for many years.'
Per 2022: There were enough staff to provide continuity of support should there be a staff shortage. Per 2018: Sufficient staff on rotas, shortfalls covered by existing staff or managers, most staff long serving.
Per 2018: Staff received range of training but gaps in first aid, health and safety, end of life care; training matrix updated during inspection.
Per 2018: Registered manager visible and active, staff said 'We have a good manager. I can talk to her anytime.' Per 2022: Registered manager carried out regular checks and spoke positively about staff.
Per 2018: No activities person, staff provided informal activities like bingo, crafts, dominoes, films between caring duties; mixed views.
No activities coordinator, so mostly routine personal care with basic games like bingo done by care staff in spare time.
The service did not have an activities person. Staff confirmed they were responsible for providing activities in between their caring responsibilities.
Training covers the basics but has gaps in key areas like first aid and end of life care.
We noted staff had not completed recent training with regards to first aid, health and safety and end of life care training.
Accident records and medication processes still need improvements for full reliability.
Further analysis was needed to ensure appropriate action was taken to keep people safe... medicine management processes needed to be further developed in accordance with current recognised guidance.
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Last inspected: May 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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