Archived: Compton House

Otterbourne Road, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2BB (01962) 712086

Provided and run by:
Mr & Mrs M Peake and Mr R Simkin

All Inspections

16 July 2012

During a routine inspection

Most of the people at this care home were unable to communicate verbally and were not able to tell us about their experiences. Of those who have verbal skills, responses were limited due to individual levels of comprehension.

During our inspection we used the Short Observational Framework for inspection (SOFI). SOFI is a specific way of observing care to help us understand the experience of those people who could not talk with us.

On the day of our visit eight people were living at Compton House. We observed how staff interacted with all the people. We used SOFI to carry out an observation of four of the people living at Compton House. We observed that staff interacted and communicated with people in an appropriate and respectful manner. Staff repeated or re worded what they said to people to help them understand.

We gathered evidence of people's experiences of the service by reviewing surveys which had been completed by relatives and visitors. A recent survey sent to relatives included the comment 'This is (my relative's) home and we are totally happy and confident in the way he is looked after.'

During our visit we were able to speak with the relative of one person living at the home. They said that they were very pleased with the care provided and commented on the happy relaxed atmosphere.

People we spoke with were generally pleased with the care and support at Compton House. However we found that people were not always able to take part in activities outside the home. We were also concerned that some parts of the building were not suitable for the needs of the people living there.

30 December 2011

During an inspection in response to concerns

Most of the people at this care home were unable to communicate verbally and were not able to tell us about their experiences. However, some were able to tell us their views.

One person told us that they like to go for walks 'up the drive and in the garden.' Another person told us that they had enjoyed Christmas.

When we arrived for our visit the people at Compton House had gathered to watch a variety show that was being performed by visiting entertainers. They told us afterwards that they had enjoyed it.