18 June 2012
During a routine inspection
There were twenty five residents at the home when we visited. Two were currently in hospital.
There were three care staff, and a team leader, on duty. In addition, there were kitchen, cleaning and laundry staff, as well as the manager, on duty during our visit.
We spoke with a visiting health professional, two relatives, and with three residents at length, as well as having brief conversations with around ten other residents.
People said they were very happy at the home, singling out the staff for praise. Comments included 'Nothing to moan about here' and 'the staff are smashing'.
We saw warm, relaxed interactions between staff and residents, and observed a busy, friendly home. One resident pottered in the garden planting flowers, and taking great pride in what he was doing. Another enjoyed helping with minor cleaning chores. Others positioned themselves in chairs so as to be in the midst of activities.
Recently completed building extensions have given people living at the home a choice of lounges, and a much larger dining room, as well as better equipped and larger bedrooms.