Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff praise the supportive manager and varied activities, but unsafe medicines handling and dignity lapses are major concerns."
We could not be assured the arrangements for the management of medicines were safe... liquid medicines being poured directly onto teaspoons without using a measuring device... medicine was not always stored safely.
We could not be assured the culture within the home was always inclusive and dignified... However, during other observations we found staff were attentive, caring in their approach and were compassionate.
Staff were sufficiently deployed to meet people's needs at all times... There were enough skilled staff deployed to support people and meet their needs.
relatives and people told us staff were trained appropriately.
Staff were complimentary about the registered manager and told us they had an open-door policy. Comments included, "She is brilliant, the best manager I have had."
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: There were six activity staff employed by the home. Activities and occupations on offer included: Gardening, 'Call to Mind' board game, chair exercises and educational sessions.
Medicines not given the right dose or stored safely, risking harm to residents.
We could not be assured people always received the correct dosage of medicine. Medicine was not always stored safely.
Staffing is adequate but sometimes feels light or rushed according to some relatives.
"I think they are light on staffing... sometimes they are quite rushed, and they are always busy"
Some lapses in dignity and inclusivity, like not moving a resident when another vomited nearby.
one person being sick directly next to another person whilst they were both eating their lunch... the person next to the individual who was being sick was not assisted to move away... continued to eat their meal.
AI Generated
Last inspected: June 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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