Bradmere Residential Care Home

Updated 18 March 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 5 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 18 March 2021

About the service

Bradmere Care Home is a residential care home providing personal care to sixteen people at the time of our inspection.

The service was a domestic style property. It was registered for the support of up to sixteen adults living with a mental health condition. The home was located close to transport links, shops, parks and other local amenities.

People's experience of using this service and what we found

At our last inspection we rated the service Good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of Good.

Bradmere Care Home had a relaxed, friendly informal environment. There was no formal routine at the home and people had choice in how they wanted to spend their day. Good links had been forged with the local community which people regularly accessed.

People were supported to maintain relationships with people who were important to them. The home did not have any restrictions on visiting.

People received care and support from staff who were kind and familiar to them. Staff provided support in a dignified way and with consideration. It was evident staff knew the needs of the people they supported. Staff were supported in their role with appropriate training and supervision.

People were supported in such a way that allowed them maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Feedback about the management of the service from people, their relatives and staff was positive.

Checks and audits were in place to determine the quality and safety of the care and support being provided. Risk to people was appropriately assessed and measures were put in place to support people safely, whilst still respecting their freedom and choices.

The registered manager and registered provider had met their legal requirements with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They promoted person centred care and transparency within the service.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk

Rating at last inspection

At our last inspection, the service was rated "Good." (Report published August 2017).

Why we inspected

This was a planned inspection based on the rating of the last inspection.

Follow up

We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.