Thank you for your review although your experience is disappointing to read, we appreciate any feedback as this is how we improve the service.
In regards to staff using their mobile phones, we have a no mobile phone use policy but the devices staff use to document care notes look almost identical to smartphones. In terms of staff playing cards, this is something I have implemented to increase resident interaction, it has been noted that residents are more likely to join in an activity if they see staff enjoying it so I have advised staff to start activities themselves to try and increase resident engagement. The unit your relative was staying at is currently undergoing a refurbishment, all the chairs were replaced this week and the lounge is being re-arranged. Our recent infection control inspection rated all units as good and our recent CQC inspection noted how clean the home was.