Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Thorough training, positive culture and varied activities, but no permanent manager and stretched staffing hold it back."
People's needs and risks were not always assessed, managed and monitored safely... mental capacity assessments were not robust or detailed.
People, relatives and staff were complimentary about the provider and manager... The service was welcoming, and there was a positive atmosphere.
Staff gave mixed feedback on staffing levels. Whilst some staff said there were enough others said there were not.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Staff told us they received thorough and varied training... Most of our training is done face to face... Staff also had training in more specialised areas, for example in diabetes care and dementia care.
There was no registered manager in place at the service. A new manager had been employed at the service for three weeks.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The home employed an activities co-ordinator. They provided a wide range of one-to-one and group activities... armchair exercises... jigsaws, a group quiz, art, listening to music... trips out... gardening.
No permanent manager in post yet, and quality checks missed problems like weak risk assessments.
There was no registered manager in place at the service... Not all audits were robust enough to identify shortfalls.
Staffing is stretched at times especially afternoons, so staff feel rushed and stressed.
You do your best but they [residents] just don't get the care they deserve as there aren't enough staff to go around, especially in the afternoons... the staff get stressed.
Risk assessments and mental capacity checks have gaps that could affect safe support.
People's needs and risks were not always fully assessed... We reviewed three people's mental capacity assessments and found information was identical in all their assessments.
AI Generated
Last inspected: May 2021
Management Quality
Well-led: Requires improvement
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