Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable management and a happy, supported team deliver strong safety, but agency staff use means some residents prefer familiar carers."
Risks were assessed and mitigated to keep people safe from abuse and avoidable harm. Accidents and incidents were reported, recorded and analysed with lessons learnt shared with staff to prevent recurrences.
Staff were enthusiastic and happy in their work. They felt supported within their roles. Staff described working together as a team.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs and keep them safe. Agency staff continued to support the home which were block booked in advance where possible.
The management team had invested in the staff by giving them opportunity's to undertake qualifications. Staff had been trained in safeguarding and assessed as competent in medicines management.
The registered manager, deputy and unit manager had been in post for over two years. This had helped to stabilise the home with a steadfast team of nurses and care staff employed.
Staffing is adequate but the home still uses some agency staff, and one resident prefers care from familiar staff.
Agency staff continued to support the home which were block booked in advance where possible... 'I do not like agency staff caring for me. I ask for that I know'
Recruitment is ongoing to build the team alongside the stable core staff.
The registered manager had a rolling programme of recruitment to help increase the occupancy at a steady pace... 'I know the registered manager is trying to recruit more staff'
AI Generated
Last inspected: May 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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