Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by managers and are proud to work there with people kept safe, although no permanent manager in post yet."
People received their medicines safely... Staff knew the signs of abuse and were confident to raise any concerns they had with the managers or provider.
All the staff we spoke with told us they would be happy for their relatives to live at The Grange and that they were proud to work there.
There were enough staff to provide the care and support people needed when they wanted it. Agency staff were occasionally used.
Staff had completed the training they needed to fulfil their role. All staff received regular supervision and an annual appraisal.
Staff felt supported by the managers and were motivated. A member of the management team was always available to provide the support and guidance staff needed.
There was a range of activities available... sing along session... keep fit, music for health, quizzes, visiting musicians, memories with music and wildlife talks.
No permanent manager in post yet, just a temporary one from a sister home mentoring the new one.
There was no registered manager at the time of our inspection. However, the manager of a sister service... had applied to become the registered manager... A new manager for The Grange had been appointed and was receiving mentoring.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with some agency workers covering shifts.
Agency staff were occasionally used, they received a familiarisation induction to the service.
Only standard mandatory training, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Mandatory training such as infection control, safeguarding and moving and handling people had been delivered and was up to date.
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Last inspected: January 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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