Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Friendly management and positive culture, but limited social activities and occasional staffing shortages hold it back."
Whilst people had risk assessments in place they were not reviewed or updated in a timely way. The management of medicines kept people safe, but leaders needed to ensure that staff monitored the temperature in the clinic room
Staff shared no concerns about the culture of the service and found it to be positive culture of safety, in which concerns about safety are listened to, incidents are investigated and reported thoroughly
Most people and relatives told us they not had to wait long for help when needed. However, one relative said, 'sometimes as there aren’t enough staff on shift'
92% of staff had been trained in order to provide safe care and treatment to people who used the service. We reviewed the training records of staff and found that there were 433 course that staff had to complete. At the time of the assessment 399 courses had been completed by staff
Staff spoke highly of the management. Comments included, '[The manager is] friendly, available – not just stuck in the office, she is thorough'
Per 2023 comprehensive inspection: opportunities for people to participate in social activities were limited and did not always meet the individual needs or preferences of people in the home
No activities coordinator or regular programme, so the role is mostly routine personal care with limited variety
Per 2023 comprehensive inspection: opportunities for people to participate in social activities were limited and did not always meet the individual needs or preferences of people in the home
Staffing is adequate but sometimes short on shifts, with agency workers called in to cover
One relative said, 'sometimes as there aren’t enough staff on shift. This morning there were only 2 members of staff for 23 people. Some agency came in later'
Only standard training with some courses not yet completed by all staff
92% of staff had been trained... there were 433 course that staff had to complete. At the time of the assessment 399 courses had been completed by staff
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Last inspected: July 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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