Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by an approachable manager in a positive family atmosphere with a stable team, although some accident records lack full details."
Systems were in place to review accidents and incidents and identify any learning. However, individual incident records did not always contain full details about the investigation carried out by the registered manager and the circumstances leading to the incident or injury.
The registered manager promoted a positive culture at the service that benefited both staff and people. Some staff and relatives spoke of a family atmosphere at the home. One staff member said, 'I love it, everything about working with people.'
There was an established staff team, with several staff working at Priestley Rose Nursing Home for many years. Staffing levels were maintained to meet people's needs in a timely way. Records showed, and our observations confirmed, that there were adequate staff available to support people.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was a system in place to monitor and ensure staff training was up to date and refresher training was completed. Newly recruited staff undertook induction training... This included the Care Certificate.
Staff felt supported and found the registered manager approachable. One staff member said, 'We have supervision and team meetings every 3 months. If there are any issues, the manager's door is always open. We have a very good manager who is very kind.'
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: During the inspection visit we saw many different activities occurring including music and movement and gentle exercise sessions. On the day of the inspection, a local football club provided volunteers to engage the residents in physical activities.
Training covers basics like safeguarding and induction but no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was a system in place to monitor and ensure staff training was up to date and refresher training was completed. Newly recruited staff undertook induction training when they first started to work for the service. This included the Care Certificate.
Activities include exercise, music, volunteers and tea chats but no special innovative programmes.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: we saw many different activities occurring including music and movement and gentle exercise sessions. On the day of the inspection, a local football club provided volunteers... 2023: the provider had implemented a 'Tea at 3' initiative.
Some accident records miss full details on what happened and what was investigated.
individual incident records did not always contain full details about the investigation carried out by the registered manager and the circumstances leading to the incident or injury.
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Last inspected: August 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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