Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Enough staff available when needed and a supportive approachable manager, but major gaps in essential training like safeguarding and poor oversight hold it back."
Despite the registered manager telling us visitors were asked for evidence of a negative lateral flow device (LFD) test on arrival and their temperature was taken, this did not happen when we arrived.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us the registered manager was approachable and supportive. One member of staff told us '[registered manager] listens, shows you and teaches you. You can contact her at any time.'
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: There were enough staff to maintain safe staffing levels and staff were available when people needed them.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: training data provided to CQC showed that several staff had not received training in essential areas such as safeguarding and fire safety.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: The provider and registered manager did not have sufficient oversight of the service. Governance systems were not effective, with gaps in auditing and monitoring.
Per 2021 comprehensive inspection: people's records showed there were days when they had engaged in no activities and on other days there was only one very basic activity recorded such as 'having a nap, watching TV.'
Many staff miss basic training on safeguarding and fire safety, so you may not feel fully prepared for emergencies.
training data provided to CQC showed that several staff had not received training in essential areas such as safeguarding and fire safety.
Managers lack good oversight, so issues like training gaps and safety risks go unnoticed too long.
The provider and registered manager did not have sufficient oversight of the service. Governance systems were not effective, with gaps in auditing and monitoring.
Resident activities are limited to basic things like TV or garden walks with no real programme, making shifts feel routine.
people's records showed there were days when they had engaged in no activities and on other days there was only one very basic activity recorded such as 'having a nap, watching TV.'
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Last inspected: August 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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