Updated 20 November 2025
The assessment took place on 21 November 2025. The last inspection of the service was published on 4 December 2019. This assessment of the service was undertaken due to the period passed during the last inspection. Tentelow Lane is a 'care home'. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as single package under one contractual agreement. The service is registered to provide personal care to young and older people including people with a learning disability. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection. At the time of the assessment, 8 people were using the service.
At our last assessment we rated this service good. At this assessment the rating has remained as good.
We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it. We found that the provider was meeting the principles of ‘Right support, right care, right culture.’
People received good quality care. People and their relatives spoke positively about the service, noting clear improvements in wellbeing, safety, and quality of life. A relative told us, “Concerns, I can't think of any concerns. I can't remember any.” Relatives felt reassured about the care, staff knowledge and management of the service.
People were involved in planning their care, and staff worked creatively to meet individual needs. Care was delivered safely, with clear assessments and detailed plans. Staff received training that was based on the needs of people living at the service. There were enough team members to support people with their daily needs and social activities.
Staff were kind, respectful, and encouraged people to make their own choices. Strong relationships developed between people and the staff who supported them. Staff members enjoyed their work and felt supported by the registered manager. People, families, staff, and professionals described the service as well led and the registered managers approachable. People were encouraged to provide feedback which the provider used to improve care.
The service focused on learning and continuous improvement. Staff reflected on their practice, used learning to strengthen their understanding, and worked with other agencies to maintain high standards of care.