Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff work well as a family team with good training and support, but poor safety like unmaintained equipment and weak governance hold it back."
Risks to people had not always been identified and assessed. Equipment used to support people’s movement was not maintained in accordance with legislation. Medicines were not always managed in line with the provider’s policy.
St Anne’s Court was consistently described as a ‘family’, staff told us they worked well as a team together and the people living at the service were at the centre of everything they did.
People were supported by enough staff to meet their needs... However, this was not in compliance with legislation for the safe recruitment of staff.
Staff received training to carry out their role, they felt appreciated and supported by the manager.
Governance systems and oversight were either not in place or not operating effectively as they had not identified the shortfalls we found within this inspection.
Staff approach had adapted to meet people’s individual communication needs, for example, creating a pictorial copy of the activity schedule.
Risks aren't always properly assessed and equipment like hoists isn't maintained right, putting people at risk.
Risks to people were not always identified, assessed and mitigated. Equipment used to support people to move had not always been maintained in accordance with the relevant legislation
Governance and oversight aren't working well, so problems like safety issues aren't spotted early.
Governance systems and oversight were either not in place or not operating effectively as they had not identified the shortfalls we found within this inspection.
Recruitment misses some checks like full job history reviews, even though shifts are covered.
Recruitment processes were not carried out consistently... some required checks had not been carried out, for example, exploration of employment history and health screening.
AI Generated
Last inspected: September 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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