Background to this inspection
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20 January 2023
The inspection We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (the Act) as part of our regulatory functions. We checked whether the provider was meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Act. We looked at the overall quality of the service and provided a rating for the service under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Inspection team
One inspector carried out the inspection.
Service and service type
Petersfield is a 'care home'. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing and/or personal care as a single package under one contractual agreement dependent on their registration with us. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection.
Registered Manager
This provider is required to have a registered manager to oversee the delivery of regulated activities at this location. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Registered managers and providers are legally responsible for how the service is run, for the quality and safety of the care provided and compliance with regulations.
At the time of our inspection there was a registered manager in post.
Notice of inspection
The inspection was unannounced.
What we did before inspection
We reviewed the information we had received about the service since registering with us in March 2021. We sought feedback from the local authority who work with the service. We used the information the provider sent us in the provider information return (PIR). This is information providers are required to send us annually with key information about their service, what they do well, and improvements they plan to make. We used all this information to plan our inspection.
During the inspection
We met and spoke with all 4 people who used the service. We spoke with 1 relative and 2 health and social care professionals. We spoke with 4 members of staff including the registered manager, deputy manager and care staff. We reviewed a range of records, including 2 people's care records. We looked at 2 staff files in relation to recruitment and staff support and a range of records relating to how the service operated and was managed.
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20 January 2023
We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability and autistic people respect, equality, dignity, choices and independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. ‘Right support, right care, right culture’ is the guidance CQC follows to make assessments and judgements about services supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and providers must have regard to it.
About the service
Petersfield is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 5 people. The service provides support to people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
Petersfield is a residential detached house with some adaptions. At the time of our inspection there was 4 people using the service.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
The provider was working within the principles and values of Right support, right care, right culture.
Right Support:
Petersfield is a small, ordinary home forming part of a local community. The property does not appear to be a care home and mirrors the other properties on the road. People were supported to access local facilities and were supported by staff to pursue their interests.
People were supported to have 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.
People needs were assessed, risks were identified, and steps taken to keep them safe. People were safeguarded from abuse and staff were knowledgeable about how to support people safely.
Right Care:
People were supported by caring and kind staff. Staff knew people very well and knew their likes and dislikes. Observations and records showed that people experienced choice and control over their support and care.
People's independence was promoted and people were engaged in activities that were meaningful to them. Staff worked in partnership with other agencies to promote people's health and wellbeing.
Right Culture:
The registered manager promoted a positive culture and led by example. People were treated with dignity and respect and were involved in shaping their care.
Staff received the support they needed to carry out their role. Systems were in place, so the home remained safe and effective.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The last rating for the service under the previous legal entity was good (published 26 November 2018).
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service. We also inspected because there was a change to the providers legal entity. This means they are registered now as a new service and we needed to inspect and rate the service.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.