Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported with good teamwork and strengthened management, but incomplete yearly appraisals and medicines records need attention."
Risks to people’s health, safety and wellbeing were assessed and regularly reviewed... Some improvements were required in relation to the management of medicines, but... action had been taken
Staff described a supportive and open culture... “Morale and teamwork is very good. Everybody pulls together.” Staff felt supported, valued and included
Safe staffing levels were in place... dependency tool... People and relatives told us there was enough staff to support people safely
Staff had the induction, support and training to be able to carry out their role. Not all staff had received an annual appraisal, but the registered manager told us they were prioritising this
The provider and registered manager were accessible and approachable... Governance arrangements had recently been strengthened through more enhanced monitoring and the recruitment of a deputy manager
The service employed an activities coordinator... wide ranging social and group activities, including seasonal and multi-cultural events, live entertainment, a visiting therapy dog, children’s groups and craft and quiz sessions
Only standard training and induction in place, and not all staff have had their yearly check-ins yet
Staff had the induction, support and training to be able to carry out their role. Not all staff had received an annual appraisal, but the registered manager told us they were prioritising this
Some gaps in medication records like missing maps for where to put creams and incomplete patch rotation charts
Topical medication records did not always have clear body maps... gaps in recording... charts to monitor the rotation of the positioning of patches had not always been completed
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Last inspected: November 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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