Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Approachable management and positive culture support staff well, but basic training and gaps in medicines records hold it back."
However, we found that people's Medicines Administration Records [MARs] did not always reflect a reason why PRN has been administered. This issue was already identified by the provider's medicines audit and the provider was addressing this issue at the time of our inspection.
There was a positive person-centred culture at the service which ensured good outcomes for people. Staff told us the registered manager and provider were approachable and always available for advice and support.
There were enough staff available to support people's needs. During the inspection we found staff were visible throughout the communal areas of the service, ready to offer support when required. We observed staff responding promptly to people's requests.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff were supported to provide good care to people though induction programmed and training. Staff highlighted their development opportunities were linked to the needs of the people living at the home.
Staff told us the management team were approachable and supportive. A member of staff said, "She [the registered manager] took the home into a new level. She is making sure all procedures and protocols are being followed through, this has resulted in improved communication across the team".
The provider employed an activities coordinator who arranged various activities for people to enjoy. We saw these included quizzes, arts and crafts, yoga, bingo and sessions dedicated to introducing new staff members.
Just the usual required training, nothing extra like specialist courses or qualifications paid for.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: New staff were supported to provide good care through an induction programme, which included working alongside experienced staff.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, just enough to respond promptly with no details on low agency use or stable team.
There were enough staff available to support people's needs. One person said, "I think they have enough staff here."
Some gaps in recording reasons for pain relief medication, even though they spotted and fixed it.
we found that people's Medicines Administration Records [MARs] did not always reflect a reason why PRN has been administered. This issue was already identified by the provider's medicines audit and the provider was addressing this issue at the time of our inspection.
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Last inspected: September 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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