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Braeside home for the Elderly Ltd
- Stanhill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QF
- (01254) 398099
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Type of service
Care home without nursing
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 15th December 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People had opportunities to be involved with decisions about matters affecting them, their dignity was respected and their independence promoted. Improving the care planning process and developing residents' meetings will promote a more effective response to involving people with individual and group choices.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 15th December 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
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report.
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 15th December 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People using the service experienced appropriate care and support. However, people’s needs and choices were not effectively included in the assessment and care planning process. Ensuring there are detailed instructions for staff to follow will promote a more consistent and personalised approach. Ensuring individual risks are assessed and managed in accordance with recognised good practice, will enhance the early detection and prevention of risks to health and wellbeing.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 15th December 2011
- Our latest checkFood and drink should meet people's individual dietary needs (outcome 5)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - Our latest checkPeople should get safe and coordinated care when they move between different services (outcome 6)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report.
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 15th December 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People using the service were protected from abuse, the risk of abuse and their rights were respected and upheld.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 15th December 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should be cared for in a clean environment and protected from the risk of infection (outcome 8)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - Our latest checkPeople should be given the medicines they need when they need them, and in a safe way (outcome 9)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - Our latest checkPeople should be cared for in safe and accessible surroundings that support their health and welfare (outcome 10)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - Our latest checkPeople should be safe from harm from unsafe or unsuitable equipment (outcome 11)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report.
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
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - 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
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - 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 15th December 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was meeting it.
Our judgement was: People using the service were supported by a competent and supervised team of staff.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 15th December 2011
5Standards of quality and suitability of managementOverall
Improvements
required
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)
Improvements requiredOn 15th December 2011 we checked this standard and found that this care service was not meeting it and we required improvements.
Our judgement was: People using the service benefited from some quality monitoring processes. However, risks of none-compliance were not being properly audited, therefore action had not been taken to effectively improve outcomes for the wellbeing and safety of people using the service.
See our inspector's full report about this standard from 15th December 2011
- Our latest checkPeople should have their complaints listened to and acted on properly (outcome 17)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report. - Our latest checkPeople's personal records, including medical records, should be accurate and kept safe and confidential (outcome 21)Meeting this standard
This check was based on declarations and evidence given by this care service when they registered with CQC on 16th August 2011. We have not yet carried out an inspection.
When we inspect or next check on this standard we will publish a full report.
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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What people have told us about this care service
Date written: 15th December 2011
People living at Braeside said they were satisfied with the care and services they received. They said, “It’s very nice here I like everything about it, the owner is very nice”. “I would give the home 100% in every way”. “I mostly do whatever I want”
However, we found improvements were needed with ensuring instructions are detailed in ‘care plans’, so that care workers know how to provide for peoples’ individual needs. Also, ways of monitoring and developing systems and practices needed to be introduced, to minimize the risk to peoples’ wellbeing and safety.
People said they were getting support with healthcare needs and that they had ongoing attention from health care professionals. They were being supported sensitively with personal care needs. One person said, “The doctor comes whenever needed and the chiropodist and opticians visit”.
People spoken with made positive comments about the catering arrangements. Choice menus were available and specific preferences were being provided for. People said, “I enjoy the food we have two things to choose from”. “The food is not bad”. “The food is very good, we have a choice, they ask us everyday, we get plenty to eat”.
Positive relationships were being encouraged and we were told visitors were made welcome at the home. One person explained, “I get a lot of visitors, I can see them in my room if I want, I just ask the staff”. People were generally satisfied with the activities on offer. They said, “There’s enough going on for me, we have games such as dominoes and bingo”. “I watch TV and read, sometimes we have entertainers coming in”.
People described the staff as, helpful and nice. They said, “The staff are very obliging”. “The cleaner is very good, she keeps things clean and empties the bin every day”. “They are friendly, we have a good laugh”.
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