Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Strong leadership, up-to-date training and supportive culture for staff, but stretched staffing causes delays in care during busy times."
People were protected from potential abuse as procedures were in place and followed. Medicines were managed safely. The registered manager... gave us examples of how safeguarding concerns and incidents were reviewed... including... a medicines administration error.
Staff told us they felt listened to in these meetings and were able to share information and concerns which would be considered. Staff we spoke with felt supported by the management team. Staff told us they were happy working within the home and felt they were treated fairly.
people and relatives reported experiencing some delays in receiving care and support during busier times... waits up to 10-20 minutes.
We reviewed the training matrix, and this confirmed staff training was up to date... including mandatory training and training that was specific to people’s individual needs... Oliver McGowan training and Makaton.
A relative said, “Both [Name] and [Name] are very involved in the care here. I see the registered manager serving lunches. If I have mentioned my relations catheter needs adjusting, it’s done straight away by the registered manager himself. It’s excellent leadership”.
various events were held in the home including women’s and men’s clubs, free blood pressure checks, breast cancer awareness sessions and menopause awareness... cooking demonstrations by the chef.
Staff get stretched during busy times, so people sometimes wait 5 to 20 minutes for help like getting off the toilet or answering buzzers.
Sometimes I’m on the toilet too long waiting for a member of staff to help me off the toilet. It can be between 5 to 20 minutes.
Only basic group activities like clubs, health talks and cooking demos, so most of the job is routine personal care without much creative variety.
various events were held in the home including women’s and men’s clubs, free blood pressure checks, breast cancer awareness sessions and menopause awareness.
Some gaps in safety like a past medication error and using CCTV without getting consent first.
changes had occurred following a medicines administration error... the provider was using CCTV in communal areas and people had not consented to this.
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Last inspected: November 2025
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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