Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Supportive long-term manager and warm family culture, but unclear staff stability, basic training and no activities coordinator hold it back."
Staff good understanding of abuse signs and reporting; 'medicines were administered and managed safely' with annual competency checks and daily counts.
'One staff member said "I love working here"'; 'People living at The Willows are considered part of the family'; universally positive feedback.
'Relatives and staff told us sufficient staff were available to meet people's needs'; observed one-to-one care.
'Staff told us they received regular training... "We are offered lots of training, so we are kept up to date."'; care certificate induction.
Registered manager in post over 30 years, lives on site, takes active part in care; 'Staff told us the registered manager was "Very approachable and supportive."'
Varied activities including chocolate making, candle craft, pottery, music, bingo, small holding with animals, community outings like church cleaning and flying lesson.
Staff numbers are enough for one-to-one care but no details on team stability or agency use.
Relatives and staff told us sufficient staff were available to meet people's needs. A staff member said, '[Registered manager's name] always makes sure there is enough staff on duty'
Regular training offered but only standard programmes with no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Staff told us they received regular training which helped them deliver up-to-date, evidenced based care. A staff member told us 'We are offered lots of training, so we are kept up to date.'
Some varied activities like crafts, music and animal care but no dedicated coordinator or innovative specialist programmes.
new activities which include chocolate making, candle craft, song writing, pottery, balloon races, music and bingo... provider had purchased a small holding and some animals
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Last inspected: January 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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