We found that the required improvements to the using and recording of medicines had been made by 04 September 2013, and the improvements to the storage of medicines had been made by 11 September 2013.
Therefore the provider now had effective arrangements in place to managing medicines safely.
We found that people or their relatives were consulted with about their care and the care plans reflected people's needs. Support was in place to ensure that staff received adequate supervision and training. However, we found that in one area of the home that some medication records were not always completed accurately.
We found that people were happy at the home and that they felt supported by staff to maintain their independence where possible. However, we also found that care was not always carried out in the way that had been planned and that people's records, including medication administration records were not always accurate or reflected the needs of the individual's living at the home.
Staff we spoke with showed a good understanding of the safeguarding of vulnerable adults but had not always been supported adequately in the roles through training. Medication was also not always stored securely or administered correctly according to the prescription. People were not protected against the risks associated with medicines because the provider did not have appropriate arrangements in place to manage medicines.
Some visitors said that they thought the home was a 'good place.' They told us that they were kept informed of any changes to people using the service.
People said that they were safe and secure within the home, and that they felt confident to raise any problems if necessary.
Visitors to the home told us that the home was clean and tidy, and that the staff were very helpful.