Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Strong safety measures and stable long-serving staff with good training and management, although staffing lacks agency details and activities have no dedicated lead."
Per 2020 targeted inspection: We were assured this service were following safe infection prevention and control measures. Per 2018: Staff had received training in relation to safeguarding... good understanding... medicines managed and stored safely.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The atmosphere within the home was relaxed, friendly and inclusive. This was demonstrated through observations and discussions with people and staff. Many of the staff had worked at the service for a number of years.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Sufficient numbers of suitably qualified and experienced staff had been deployed to meet the needs of people living in the home. This was seen through observations made during the inspection and from staffing rotas provided by the registered manager.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Staff were required to complete a detailed induction... and received on-going regular training appropriate to their roles... supported... through regular supervision and appraisals.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: The registered manager and deputy manager operated an on-call service so that staff could contact them... management team were open and inclusive and showed a desire to maintain and improve.
Per 2018 comprehensive inspection: Activities were provided on a regular basis... local nursery visited weekly... pet therapy and the 'Healthy Living Team'... trips out such as Knowsley safari park, Blackpool.
Staff numbers are enough to cover needs from shift schedules and observations, but no info on agency workers or staff saying workloads are easy.
Sufficient numbers of suitably qualified and experienced staff had been deployed to meet the needs of people living in the home. This was seen through observations made during the inspection and from staffing rotas provided by the registered manager.
Regular activities like nursery visits, pet therapy, and outings add variety, but no dedicated activities lead or specialist training for staff.
Activities were provided on a regular basis. This included group and one-to-one activities... local nursery visited weekly... pet therapy... trips out such as Knowsley safari park.
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Last inspected: July 2018
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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