Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive leadership and positive team culture shine through, but occasional staffing shortages relying on agency workers hold it back."
People were safeguarded... risk assessments... detailed medicines management system... few items requiring opening date had none... minor discrepancies in controlled drugs records... recommendation... system to learn lessons from accidents.
Staff told us all staff were treated equally and the management were supportive and responsive. Staff said managers and staff worked well together as a team... provider promoted a positive culture which was inclusive, open and empowering.
We received mixed feedback from people about staffing levels... Staff told us there was usually enough staff... but there were occasional shortages due to sickness... pool of bank staff... regular agency they used.
Records showed staff were up to date with training in health and safety topics such as first aid, food safety, infection control... dementia awareness and mental health awareness... supported with regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
People, relatives and staff spoke positively about the leadership... Staff told us they were reassured by the management... 'We can go to [registered manager] and talk to them at any time. There is that comfort' and open door policy.
People had access to a range of activities including outside entertainers... activities co-ordinator... word games, singing, clapping, dancing... garden activities... spiritual leader... personal trainer... in-house cinema.
Staffing levels are adequate but there are occasional shortages from sickness, covered by bank or agency workers.
We received mixed feedback from people about staffing levels... Staff told us there was usually enough staff to meet people's needs but there were occasional shortages due to sickness... pool of bank staff... regular agency they used when nobody on the bank was available.
Only standard training like dementia awareness and safety topics, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Records showed staff were up to date with training in health and safety topics such as, first aid, food safety, infection control and bed rails. Staff also received training relevant to the people they supported including dementia awareness and mental health awareness.
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Last inspected: August 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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