Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff feel valued with a supportive hands-on manager and good safety, but activities limited to basic games and staffing just adequate."
There were effective safeguarding processes in place. The management team and staff had a good understanding of safeguarding people. Risks were assessed and carefully monitored.
Staff felt valued and enjoyed working at Westfield Rest Home. Staff also were very complimentary about the registered manager in terms of support and attitude.
There were sufficient staff at the time of the visit to support people's care needs.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they regularly updated training sessions in dementia care to meet individual's specific needs. In addition, staff told us induction training was provided and supported them to get to know people well.
A staff member said, 'Great place to work, the manager is very supportive and hands on.'
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Activities were varied and usually took place in the afternoons. One person said, 'I like the games and bingo we do.'
Only basic games like bingo mentioned with no activities coordinator, so the role is mostly routine personal care.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Activities were varied and usually took place in the afternoons. One person said, 'I like the games and bingo we do.'
Staff numbers are enough to get by but nothing special, no details on stable team or low agency use.
There were sufficient staff at the time of the visit to support people's care needs.
Only standard training like dementia updates and induction, no specialist courses or funded qualifications.
Per 2020 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they regularly updated training sessions in dementia care to meet individual's specific needs. In addition, staff told us induction training was provided.
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Last inspected: December 2022
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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