Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive management, reliable staffing from resident sisters, and positive culture, but basic training and activities without specialist support."
People continued to be safeguarded from abuse. Staff understood how to identify signs of abuse... There were safe systems in place for managing and administering medicines... Medication audits were undertaken regularly every month.
There was a positive culture that supported openness and learning from mistakes. Staff told us, 'It's very well run, like a ship. There is good communication and clear systems, we all know what we are doing.'
There were enough suitable staff to care for people safely. Most staff were Sisters from the convent who lived on the premises. Staff told us that they covered for each other whenever there was a need and staffing levels were maintained.
Staff continued to receive the training and support they needed. One staff member said, 'The manual handling training was very good, and the trainer checks your competency as well.'
People and staff spoke highly of the management of the home. Staff told us, 'Team work is good, and we are well supported by the manager. We can go to her with any problems.'
People told us they enjoyed the activities that were arranged by staff including external entertainers that visited regularly. Staff described... art class... keep fit and yoga... links with the local community including with a local nursery school.
Only standard training like manual handling is mentioned, with no specialist courses or funded qualifications for staff.
Staff continued to receive the training and support they needed. One staff member said, 'The manual handling training was very good, and the trainer checks your competency as well.'
Activities include art, keep fit, and visits from children but no dedicated coordinator or specialist programmes.
People told us they enjoyed the activities that were arranged by staff including external entertainers that visited regularly... art class... keep fit and yoga... visits from the children.
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Last inspected: April 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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