Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Staff praised the supportive manager and teamwork alongside strong safety practices, but occasional agency staff and basic activities hold it back."
People were safeguarded from abuse and avoidable harm. The provider had systems for monitoring and learning from incidents and accidents. People's medicines were managed safely. Regular infection control audits were being carried out.
There was a clear management structure in place and staff said they received good support from the registered manager. Staff told us team meetings were regular and helpful.
The provider ensured there were enough suitable staff. A staff member told us, 'We always have enough staff, if we need more the registered manager will get them in.'
Staff completed training that was relevant to people's needs. This training included for example, understanding autism, supporting people with learning disabilities, positive behaviour support, oral health, safeguarding adults, and medicines administration. Records showed that staff received regular supervision and annual appraisals.
Staff were positive about how the home was run and the support they received from the registered manager. A staff member told us, 'I am happy to work here, the staff are cooperative, and the registered manager is very helpful. Teamwork is good, we all support each other.'
We saw an activities planner that included individual plans for people throughout the week. Some people went out independently and some people attended supported activities such as arts and crafts, cinema, bowling, visiting barbers, hairdressers, and a nail parlour.
Staffing is enough to meet needs but manager brings in extra staff when busy, so shifts might sometimes have agency workers.
A staff member told us, 'We always have enough staff, if we need more the registered manager will get them in.'
Activities include arts and crafts, outings, bowling and shopping but no specialist programmes or dedicated coordinator to make the role more varied.
We saw an activities planner that included individual plans for people throughout the week. Some people went out independently and some people attended supported activities such as arts and crafts, cinema, bowling...
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Last inspected: November 2023
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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