Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff spoke positively about hands-on management and enjoyed working there with good training, but agency staffing and basic staff-led activities are drawbacks."
The registered manager reviewed and analysed incidents to promote ongoing learning; one incident notification to CQC was missed but immediate action taken.
Staff were positive about management and told us they enjoyed working at the service, with regular team meetings to share positive feedback and learning.
Staffing was made up of permanent staff and agency staff, who were block booked to help promote consistency of care.
Staff received training on the Restore 2 tool, a nationally recognised assessment tool to help identify when people's health is deteriorating, and worked with district nurses for training on dressings and insulin administration.
Staff were positive about management and told us they enjoyed working at the service. They said the registered manager took a 'hands on' approach and promoted an 'Open door policy, where I can come to them [the registered manager] with anything.'
Staff supported people with concerts, singing, dancing, pub visits, local shops, and themed food days, with residents' meetings introducing new activities.
Staffing is adequate but relies on some agency workers, even if block booked for consistency.
Staffing was made up of permanent staff and agency staff, who were block booked to help promote consistency of care.
No dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes, so the role involves mostly staff-led basic events like concerts and outings.
People were supported to follow their interests... We had a concert last week... supported to go for a drink at their local pub.
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Last inspected: May 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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