Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Stable staff team and supportive manager with good training and supervision, but basic activities lack variety."
As far as possible, people were protected from harm and abuse. Risk assessments and risk management plans were in place... People's medicines were safely managed... Incidents and accidents were well reported and investigated.
Staff told us they felt supported and valued by the registered manager. They said their views and opinions mattered... A member of staff said... 'everybody gets on' and, 'if there's a problem we just say something. The manager's very approachable'.
There were enough well-trained staff on duty to meet people's care needs in a safe way. All of the staff had worked at the home for some time and knew people well. The staff team was stable.
Staff training was up to date, and care workers were supported with regular supervision and appraisal. All of the staff were supported to complete additional training to further develop their skills, which included the level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
The registered manager was well regarded and staff felt supported. Staff told us they felt supported and valued by the registered manager.
People said they were happy with the activities they took part in. These ranged from watching TV together, completing arts and crafts projects or going to theatre shows. One person described how much they enjoyed doing needlework... listening to the radio.
Only basic activities like arts and crafts, TV, outings and theatre, no dedicated coordinator or special programmes to make the job more varied.
watching TV together, completing arts and crafts projects or going to theatre shows. One person described how much they enjoyed doing needlework with their friends in the home, and they liked to sit and chat together, listening to the radio
Staffing is stable with long serving team but nothing extra like strong planning to keep workloads really low.
There were enough well-trained staff on duty to meet people's care needs in a safe way. All of the staff had worked at the home for some time... the staff team was the same.
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Last inspected: October 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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