Last updated: 9 February 2026
"A positive open culture with supportive managers and enough staff, but major gaps in training and unclear management roles are concerns."
People's risks were identified, monitored and managed, however, they were not always clearly assessed or recorded. The provider did not always learn lessons when things had gone wrong.
There was a positive and open culture at the service. Staff were positive about working at Rock Cottage Care Services and confirmed the management team were approachable and supportive.
The Provider ensured there were enough staff with the use of agency, however, not all permanent staff members had completed required training for their role.
not all permanent staff members had completed required training for their role. This included mandatory [essential] training and training for people with specific needs, for example diabetes or catheter care.
The provider did not have a fully supported management structure. The registered manager and general manager did not have an established system in place to share roles and responsibilities.
Not all staff have completed required training, including basic mandatory training and specialist needs like diabetes or catheter care.
not all permanent staff members had completed required training for their role. This included mandatory [essential] training and training for people with specific needs, for example diabetes or catheter care.
Managers lack a clear structure for roles and responsibilities, so oversight is inconsistent and some requirements get missed.
The provider did not have a fully supported management structure. The registered manager and general manager did not have an established system in place to share roles and responsibilities.
Risk assessments are often missing, incomplete or contradict care plans, and there is no proper system to learn from incidents.
People's risks were identified, monitored and managed, however, they were not always clearly assessed or recorded. The provider did not always learn lessons when things had gone wrong.
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Last inspected: January 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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