Working at Rosedale Retirement Home

No permanent manager in post, so leadership feels unstable after recent changes.

At the time of our inspection there was not a registered manager in post. Support for staff from managers had been inconsistent. There had been further changes in the management team since our last inspection.

Only basic activities like colouring, knitting, music and themed events, no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.

We saw people colouring and knitting and dancing to music. Celebrations had been held to celebrate calendar events, such as the jubilee and Easter. Other events had also taken place, such as cake bake sale to support a dementia charity.

Staffing is adequate but the team is small and they are still recruiting more staff to cover shifts.

The NI recognised they had a small staff group, and a broader range of staff was required, to ensure there were always sufficient staff to cover shifts as the more people moved into the home.