Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Effective leadership from long-standing managers, supportive culture and good training, but unclear staff retention and a lack of innovative activities."
Systems were in place which continued to protect people from the risk of abuse. Risks to people's safety continued to be assessed and care plans were in place... Medicines were stored securely and administered as prescribed. Analysis of accidents, incidents, and untoward events was completed on a regular basis.
Staff felt able to share their views and felt supported and listened to by senior staff and by the registered manager.
Relatives told us and we observed there were sufficient staff deployed to meet people's needs. The registered manager had developed a dependency tool which enabled them to assess people's individual dependency needs.
The registered manager had taken time to identify staff training needs. They had arranged training that met staff individual learning needs and gave them the skills and knowledge they needed to meet people's needs.
Leadership and management were effective. The home benefited from a long-standing registered manager and deputy manager. Staff felt they could share their views and were supported in their roles.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: People took part in a range of group and one-to-one activities arranged by the home's activity co-ordinator. The home had pets and people enjoyed looking after them. Visiting entertainers came to the home, as did a 'travelling zoo' and miniature horses.
Staff numbers meet needs using a dependency tool, but no info on long-term staff retention or agency use.
Relatives told us and we observed there were sufficient staff deployed to meet people's needs. The registered manager had developed a dependency tool which enabled them to assess people's individual dependency needs and keep this under review.
Varied activities with a coordinator, pets, entertainers, and animal visitors add interest, but no specialist programmes or innovations.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The home's activity co-ordinator provided group and one-to-one activities for people. Visiting entertainers came to the home, as did a 'travelling zoo' and miniature horses. The home had pets and people enjoyed looking after them.
AI Generated
Last inspected: August 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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