Last updated: 9 February 2026
"A close-knit, long-standing team with supportive management and great training, but no activities programme or engagement holds it back."
Medicines were safely administered. Risk assessments were reviewed regularly and staff showed understanding of risks.
Staff told us they enjoyed working in the home and were a close, long standing group of staff. 'We are a good team and we work well together'.
There were sufficient staff to meet people's needs. Staff told us this was sufficient as the people living at the service were quite independent.
Staff had completed mandatory training and specialist training in mental health and drugs and alcohol. Staff said 'Training is great we can book onto any training we like.'
Staff described management as supportive. Staff confirmed they were able to raise issues and make suggestions about the way the service was provided.
No activities, engagement programmes, creative approaches, or coordinator mentioned; residents supported with independence tasks like shopping and chores.
No activities programme or coordinator, so the role is mostly routine support, monitoring mental health, and helping with daily chores.
No mention of structured activities, pet therapy, outings, or creative engagement programmes in the report.
Staffing is adequate but nothing special, with two staff by day and one at night for 11 residents.
There were at least two staff on duty during the day and one at night. Staff told us this was sufficient.
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Last inspected: November 2017
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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