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Allambie House
- 40-42 Coundon Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV1 4AW
- (024) 7652 5011
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Type of service
Care home without nursing
Specialisms/services
Dementia, Diagnostic and/or screening services, Learning disabilities, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Caring for adults over 65 yrs
These are the results of our most recent checks showing whether this care service is meeting each of the standards that the government says you have the right to expect.
1Standards of treating people with respect and involving them in their careOverall
Standards of treating people with respect and involving them in their care
- Our latest checkPeople should be treated with respect, involved in discussions about their care and treatment and able to influence how the service is run (outcome 1)
Meeting this standardOn 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People using the service are with the care they receive and feel they are respected.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkBefore people are given any examination, care, treatment or support, they should be asked if they agree to it (outcome 2)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People using the service are generally comfortable with the care and support they are given.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
2Standards of providing care, treatment and support that meets people's needsOverall
Standards of providing care, treatment and support that meets people's needs
- Our latest checkPeople should get safe and appropriate care that meets their needs and supports their rights (outcome 4)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People living at the home receive prompt and effective care and support, in a warm and homely manner in keeping with their varying needs.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkFood and drink should meet people's individual dietary needs (outcome 5)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The home meets the nutritional needs of the people living there.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should get safe and coordinated care when they move between different services (outcome 6)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The service works willingly with other providers and co-operates to ensure the best possible outcomes for residents.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
3Standards of caring for people safely and protecting them from harmOverall
Standards of caring for people safely and protecting them from harm
- Our latest checkPeople should be protected from abuse and staff should respect their human rights (outcome 7)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Residents can be confident that the policies, practice and ethos of the home protects them from abuse.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should be cared for in a clean environment and protected from the risk of infection (outcome 8)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Better sluicing facilities would ensure cleanliness and infection control is not compromised.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should be given the medicines they need when they need them, and in a safe way (outcome 9)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Medicines are stored, administered and recorded appropriately.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should be cared for in safe and accessible surroundings that support their health and welfare (outcome 10)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Residents' safety is compromised if all washbasins in bedrooms do not deliver hot water within safe a temperature range.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should be safe from harm from unsafe or unsuitable equipment (outcome 11)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The home ensures that people who need it have the appropriate equipment, and that it is used properly to support them.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
4Standards of staffingOverall
Standards of staffing
- Our latest checkPeople should be cared for by staff who are properly qualified and able to do their job (outcome 12)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The home recruits and inducts staff with all necessary checks and support taking place.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkThere should be enough members of staff to keep people safe and meet their health and welfare needs (outcome 13)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The home deploys sufficient staff on duty to meet the diverse needs of current residents.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkStaff should be properly trained and supervised, and have the chance to develop and improve their skills (outcome 14)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Staff receive support from management that helps them in turn to help support users of the service.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
5Standards of quality and suitability of managementOverall
Standards of quality and suitability of management
- Our latest checkThe service should have quality checking systems to manage risks and assure the health, welfare and safety of people who receive care (outcome 16)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Current indicators show improvements in the quality or service provided by the home. Greater use of surveys of residents and relatives should produce further helpful information for the service to continue to improve.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should have their complaints listened to and acted on properly (outcome 17)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: The service is open to receiving complaints, responds to them and acts upon them.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
- Our latest checkPeople's personal records, including medical records, should be accurate and kept safe and confidential (outcome 21)Meeting this standard
On 19th April 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: Care records are satisfactory
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 19th April 2011
Key to our latest checks on standards
Green Tick
All standards were being met when we last checked. (If this service has not had a CQC inspection since it registered with us, our check may be based on our assessment of declarations and evidence supplied by the service itself.)
Grey Cross
At least one standard in this area was not being met when we last checked and we required improvements.
Red Cross
At least one standard in this area was not being met when we last checked and we have taken enforcement action.
History of checks and inspections
Reviews of compliance
As well as the results of our most recent checks on each standard (which you can see above), you can also look at a complete history of all our checks. We call these Reviews of Compliance.
NB - We may do checks on a routine basis, as a result of concerns or to see whether improvements we have asked for previously have been made. Reports do not always look at every standard. It may take up to two weeks after the report is completed for it to be published here.
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Reports under our old system of regulation (including those from before CQC was created)
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What people have told us about this care service
Date written: 19th April 2011
All comments made by people living at the home, and their relatives, during our visit, were positive.
Typical comments were:
‘Lovely place, like it here’
’A good place - aar’
‘Warm, comfortable, kept fully informed’
‘They look after me’
‘A good home’
‘They help me with what I need’
‘They moved my room to make it easier for me’
‘I can get out and about here’
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