Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff feel supported by a dedicated manager and value the positive culture, but staffing is adequate and activities are mostly basic."
Staff demonstrated a good level of understanding of safeguarding... Medicines were managed consistently and safely in line with national guidance.
Staff praised the culture and support they received at the service and felt really valued whatever their role. Staff felt that morale was very good and communication throughout the home was effective.
Sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff were deployed to keep people safe.
Staff had also completed specialist training which reflected the needs of those whom they supported. For example, they had completed training in mental health matters, conflict management and dealing with aggression.
People and staff spoke highly of the registered manager; they found them to be dedicated, approachable and supportive.
Since our last inspection the service had recruited an activities coordinator. They told us 'We found that there was a good range of recovery based activities on offer. These included trips out to the cinema, pub or football. There were also in-house activities like film nights'
Staffing is adequate for the independent residents but nothing special, with no details on low agency use or long team retention.
We always have enough staff as people here are quite independent and don't require support with personal care.
Activities are regular with a coordinator but mostly basic trips and film nights, no specialist therapeutic programmes.
good range of recovery based activities on offer. These included trips out to the cinema, pub or football. There were also in-house activities like film nights and there was lots of information on notice boards regarding recovery colleges and other rehab services.
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Last inspected: February 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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