Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Approachable leadership, strong safety practices and good training, although basic staffing without strong staff retention and activities lacking a coordinator hold it back."
Staff understood... safeguarding... confident concerns taken seriously... comprehensive risk assessments... medicines stored safely... MARs completed appropriately... regular audits.
Staff told us the service was well-led... monthly staff meetings... time to discuss any other business... staff felt supported by approachable manager.
People and staff told us there were enough staff employed to meet people's care and support needs in a timely way.
Staff received appropriate training and support... induction... Care Certificate... regular supervisions and appraisals... supported to undertake additional training... two members of staff had undertaken a three day training course on supporting people with personality disorders.
Staff told us the service was well-led. Comments included, '[Name of registered manager] is very approachable. I wouldn't think twice about asking her [for support]', '[Name of registered manager] is a good manager. She is not scared to muck in. We [staff] all respect her.'
The service provided meaningful activities... quiz nights, trips out to parks and karaoke evenings... 'I love baking, the staff support me.'
Staffing levels meet basic needs but no details on low staff turnover or avoiding agency workers.
There were enough staff available to ensure people's care and support needs were met.
Activities are regular like quizzes, trips and baking help but no activities coordinator or special programmes.
We saw activities such as, quiz nights, trips out to parks and karaoke evenings were advertised in the bungalows.
AI Generated
Last inspected: December 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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