Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Stable staffing without agency, happy team spirit and engaging activities, although training lacks funded qualifications and career development."
Staff showed a good awareness of keeping people safe... Risks to people had been assessed and guidance in place... Medicines were stored, administered and disposed of safely.
Staff reported that they were happy working at The Elms and there was a good team spirit. Staff said they worked together well as a team. Staff said they helped each other out when needed.
People and their relatives confirmed there was sufficient staff... 'I have never worried about mum being unsafe here. The staff are always nearby the residents and they never use agency staff. The staff are good at helping each other if they are ill'.
Staff received ongoing training. New staff had an induction programme... completing the care certificate... training on diabetes and the management of pressure ulcer prevention. Staff received regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
The registered managers were committed and passionate about the service. Staff reported that they were happy working at The Elms and there was a good team spirit.
There was an activity coordinator who supported people for four days per week. Care staff organised activities... registered manager had completed training on the butterfly approach... trips to the concord museum... school children visited the home.
Staff get induction, supervisions, and some specialist training like on diabetes care, but no funded qualifications or career development paths mentioned.
New staff had an induction programme, which ensured they received training in areas relevant to their roles. This included completing the care certificate... all staff were in the process of completing training on diabetes and the management of pressure ulcer prevention. Staff received regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
AI Generated
Last inspected: May 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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