Working at The Gables Rest Home

Only basic activities like crafts, manicures and themed events, no dedicated activities coordinator or specialist programmes so the role is mostly routine personal care.

People were supported to enjoy a variety of interesting things to do, such as manicures and pamper sessions, craft projects, including making Easter bonnets, and themed events.

Staffing is adequate with enough staff to chat with residents but nothing special like long-serving teams or minimal agency use.

There was enough staff to care for people. People did not have to wait long if they wanted assistance from staff. We saw staff had time to chat with people.

Some gaps in medication stock recording and guidance for as-required meds that the manager plans to review.

There was no evidence of harm to people, but systems to record medicine stock received required further development. In addition, guidance was not consistently available to support staff to administer some "as required" medication.