Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Visible leadership and a stable, happy staff team, although training lacks specialist courses and activities miss innovative programmes."
Risks to people's safety had been identified, and action taken to mitigate them. People's medicines were safely managed.
There was a stable staff team and staff knew people well. They spoke about their role fondly. One member of staff told us, 'I just love my job. I love working with people.'
There were enough staff to support people safely. During the inspection the home was calm and relaxed. Staff were going about their work in an unhurried manner.
There was a detailed staff training programme, which the registered manager told us was designed in line with the Gold Standard framework for adult social care.
The registered manager had a visible presence in the home. They regularly worked with people, and alongside staff.
There were designated activity staff who were responsible for developing and implementing a varied social activity programme.
Training covers mandatory basics and some clinical needs, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications for career growth.
There was a detailed staff training programme... some of the training was deemed mandatory by the provider, and there were other courses such as those related to clinical need.
Activities include quizzes, singers, exercises and outings by minibus, but no special therapeutic programmes or innovative methods.
There were designated activity staff who were responsible for developing and implementing a varied social activity programme... We do quizzes and play your cards right and do exercises... lots of singers come in... gone out to a local garden centre.
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Last inspected: February 2020
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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