Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Approachable management and stable staffing with good teamwork, but medicines records and staff files had shortfalls."
We noted on one person's records, reasons for the refusal of medicines were not always documented and patches not checked daily in line with procedure. This was addressed with staff immediately
Staff spoken with felt there was good teamwork with shared responsibilities. One staff member said, 'Morale across the team took a dip (due to COVID), however the atmosphere is coming up.'
the team was stable with numbers maintained 20% above the assessed staffing ratios. Staff spoken with felt there were enough staff available to support people.
opportunities for specialist training to support career progression was also available. This include the 'Care Home Assistant Practitioner role (CHAP)'
The staff and management are 100% approachable.
Designated activity staff were available... The service was introducing the 'Oomph programme', which helps equip homes in delivering quality exercise, activity classes & days out
Some medication records missed details like reasons for refused meds or daily patch checks, even though they fixed it right away.
We noted on one person's records, reasons for the refusal of medicines were not always documented and patches not checked daily in line with procedure.
Two out of five staff files lacked full references or interview records when first checked.
We found shortfalls on two files in relation to references and interview records. Further information was provided following the inspection visit.
Activities include a coordinator, trips, and events like Oomph but no staff trained in specialist therapies or standout innovations.
The service was introducing the 'Oomph programme'... Previously people had enjoyed a holiday in Fleetwood involving a trip to Blackpool and a visit to a local safari park.
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Last inspected: July 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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