Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported in a good team, but unsafe medicines management, staffing shortages, and incomplete training hold it back."
Medicines were not managed safely, which placed people at risk of harm... The provider had not ensured that medicines were managed safely. This was a further breach of regulation 12(1)
Staff told us they felt supported by the registered manager... 'I love my job, people are loved and happy here. I feel supported, it is a good supportive team'
there was not always enough staff to keep people safe... shortage of domestic staff and maintenance staff meant that care staff had to undertake these tasks which took them away from supporting people
not all staff had completed refresher training in areas the provider had deemed mandatory, but the manager was in the process of planning and reviewing training
The providers governance systems did not always ensure effective oversight of the service... This was a breach of regulation 17(1)
Staff also told us they had limited opportunities to support people with social interaction or activities to ensure they remained meaningfully occupied throughout the day
Not enough staff some days, vacancies for cooks and cleaners mean care staff do those jobs instead of resident care.
there was not always enough staff to keep people safe... shortage of domestic staff and maintenance staff meant that care staff had to undertake these tasks which took them away from supporting people
Mandatory training not up to date for all staff.
not all staff had completed refresher training in areas the provider had deemed mandatory
Medication not handled safely, no guides for pain relief and fridge temperatures unchecked for over a week.
Medicines were not managed safely... protocols to guide staff were not in place... staff had not checked the temperatures of the medication fridge and room for over a week
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Last inspected: April 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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