Archived: Alnbank

Alnmouth Road, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PR (01665) 603584

Provided and run by:
Northumberland County Council

All Inspections

20 September 2012

During a routine inspection

We spoke with people during our visit to Alnbank on 20 September 2012. They told us staff were kind and caring. They said they were very satisfied with the care and support provided by the care staff. One person told us "The staff are fine I like living here it is a lovely place." We saw people were relaxed and responded well to staff.

We saw records contained appropriate information about the support provided to individuals. Records of assessments and care provided were detailed and up to date. People were treated with respect and were involved in making choices about their care and treatment. They were supported to maintain their independence.

Staff were well supported by the provider and had appropriate opportunities to access training relevant to their roles. People were given information about the provider's complaints procedures and felt their comments and complaints were listened to and acted on.

There were appropriate system in place for managing people's medicines and records were clear and up to date.

Quality assurance checks were in place to ensure people lived in a safe environment. People were consulted about the service.