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Archived: Meadows Care Home

48 Moorend Road, Yardley Gobion, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7UF (01908) 543251

Provided and run by:
Rising Meadows Limited

All Inspections

4 April 2013

During an inspection looking at part of the service

Our inspection of 24 January 2012 had identified non-compliance that had major impacts for people's care, welfare, and safety, and we took action. We found on our next inspection of 15 and 16 May 2012 that there had been significant improvements, although we still had some concerns. We subsequently reached an agreement with the provider that until compliance was achieved and sustained the number of people cared for at 'Meadows Care Home' would be restricted to seven. This restriction was again reviewed following the outcome of an unannounced inspection conducted in October 2012 and an application by the provider to increase the numbers from seven to twelve was approved.

We again inspected on 16 January 2013 and identified a 'minor concern' because of an untimely delay in replacing essential catering equipment. The provider subsequently took appropriate action to rectify this.

At the time of this inspection on 4 April 2013 the provider had not submitted an application to increase the numbers beyond twelve. We again found the home to be clean, warm and comfortable. The number of people in residence remained at seven.

We saw that people were relaxed and well cared for. We saw that the care staff and the nurse on duty were attentive to people's needs.

One person who was visiting said their relative was "happy and settled". They said that all the staff had been helpful and kind whenever they had visited.

16 January 2013

During an inspection looking at part of the service

Our inspection of 24 January 2012 had identified non-compliance that had major impacts for people's care, welfare, and safety, and we took action. We found on our next inspection of 15 and 16 May 2012 that there had been significant improvements, although we still had some concerns. We subsequently reached an agreement with the provider that until compliance was achieved and sustained the number of people cared for at Meadows Care Home would be restricted to seven. This restriction was again reviewed following the outcome of an unannounced inspection conducted in October 2012 and an application by the provider to increase the numbers from seven to twelve was approved.

On this inspection we found the home to be clean, warm and comfortable. The number of people in residence remained at seven, although two people had recently been admitted to replace two people who were no longer in residence.

We saw that people were relaxed and well cared for. One person who had recently been admitted said all the staff were "kind and friendly". They said they had been made welcome and had received all the support they needed. Another person said they were "comfortable" and liked living at Meadows Care Home.

We saw that the care staff and the nurse on duty were attentive to people's needs and it was apparent that they had a good rapport with each person. People appeared relaxed and they conversed with staff and with each other.

11 October 2012

During an inspection looking at part of the service

Our inspection of 24 January 2012 had identified non-compliance that had major impacts for people's care, welfare, and safety, and we took action. We found on our next inspection of 15 and 16 May 2012 that there had been significant improvements, although we still had some concerns. We reached an agreement with the provider that until compliance was achieved and sustained the number of people cared for at Meadows Care Home would be restricted to seven. This restriction will be reviewed following the outcome of a series of unannounced inspections to be conducted up until April 2013. Where non-compliance is identified during these inspections we will report on any action taken when it is complete.

On this inspection we were accompanied by a professional nursing advisor. There were six people in residence when we inspected. Two people were unable to speak with us because their dementia had impaired their ability to communicate verbally. Four people told us they received the help they needed. One person said, "I am comfortable here. They are all very kind to me." We spoke with three visitors who all said they were very pleased with their relative's care. One relative told us, "I cannot fault the staff. I think the home is well run now."

We found the home to be clean, warm and comfortable. People in residence were relaxed and well cared for.

14, 15, 16 May 2012

During an inspection in response to concerns

Our inspections of 22 August 2011, when there were 22 people in residence, and 24 January 2012, when there were 16 people in residence, identified major impacts for people's care, welfare, and safety because there was non-compliance with the Care Quality Commission's essential standards of quality and safety. When we inspected again on the 15 and 16 of May 2012 there were seven people in residence.

People told us they received the help they needed and that they liked living there. They said they found the staff helpful and attentive. Relatives we spoke with said they were pleased with the care that was now provided. We found improvements had been made since our inspection of January 24 2012. Where areas of non-compliance have been identified during inspection they are being followed up and we will report on any action when it is complete.

8 June 2011

During an inspection in response to concerns

People who live at the Meadows have mixed views about the service that they receive. For example one relative told us that he and his family were very happy with the way that his wife was being cared for at the Meadows. Two other people also told us that they felt that they were being well cared for and that the staff were attentive to their needs.

However two other people told us that they sometimes had to wait a significant amount of time for the staff to answer the call bells and another person told us that there were not as many things to do in the home as there used to be.

The people that we spoke to appeared to be generally satisfied with the arrangements for meals and meal times. They also told us that they were usually able to make choices according to their preferences.

The people that we spoke to also told us that they liked the staff and that they thought that the staff knew how they needed to be cared for. They also told us that there were usually enough staff on duty to take care of them.

Some people told us that there had been frequent staff changes at the Meadows and some told us about a recent incident when the home was short staffed and that this had lead to delays in them receiving personal care.