Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Supportive management and strong safety practices, although staff vacancies and agency use are drawbacks."
2020 IPC inspection: 'We were assured the service were following appropriate infection prevention and control procedures'; all IPC areas assured including PPE, testing, cleaning; per 2017: medicines safe, risks assessed, safeguarding training up to date
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff said 'I feel very much supported to do my job. I have been here for many years and love my job'; atmosphere friendly and calm, positive interactions observed
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: 'there were sufficient numbers of staff on duty' but 'currently four care staff vacancies that they hoped to recruit to soon'; 2020 report notes blocked booked agency staff
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff received regular training such as safeguarding, dementia awareness, moving and handling, and specialised training on behaviours that challenge; regular supervisions and appraisals
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the registered manager was supportive and operated an open door policy; 'The manager is very approachable and I can speak with them about anything at any time'
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: Range of activities including monthly trips, entertainers, garden parties, weekly quizzes, games, and resident-led activities like piano playing and a sweet shop
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with vacancies and some agency workers covering shifts
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: currently four care staff vacancies that they hoped to recruit to soon
Only standard training with some specialist topics like dementia, no funded qualifications or career pathways mentioned
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: training matrix showed regular mandatory and specialised training such as dementia awareness and behaviours that challenge
Varied activities programme but no dedicated coordinator or innovative specialist approaches
Per 2017 comprehensive inspection: home offered range of monthly and weekly activities including trips, quizzes, and entertainers
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Last inspected: September 2017
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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