The Close

The Close provides accommodation and personal care to 25 people in an adapted period building with a newer ground floor wing, secure gardens, and communal spaces. The service can support up to 30 people.

Inspectors identified a concern with broken electronic keypads on external doors and stairway access that had not been fully assessed or adequately communicated to staff, placing people at potential fire risk. Other risks were properly assessed with clear mitigation actions in place. Medicines were well managed throughout the home.