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Archived: Rosebank Residential Home

56 Pelham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0HZ (01474) 537428

Provided and run by:
Rosebank Residential Home Limited

All Inspections

28 January 2014

During a routine inspection

We spoke with two people who live at the home. They were both satisfied with the care and support they received, how it was delivered and were happy living at Rosebank Residential Home. One person told us, "I've lived here a long time and I love it". We also spoke with a visitor who said, "I think the care is wonderful. This is one of the best care homes". We noted that the home employed an activities co-ordinator and that there were a variety of social events and opportunities provided, in both group and individual settings. The people we spoke with were happy with the number and types of activities on offer.

We saw that people were treated with respect and involved with their care as much as possible. We observed that the care given was safe and appropriate and based on effective care planning and risk assessments. This meant that people's individual needs were met and preferences were taken into account. People were protected from abuse and cared for in a safe and inclusive environment. We also noted that people were cared for, or supported by, suitably qualified, skilled and experienced staff. We also found that systems were in place for people and relatives to make a complaint about the service if necessary.

26 March 2013

During a routine inspection

We visited the service on the 26 March 2013. We were told that the provider was on a training course. We spoke with the care staff on duty who were supporting the twelve people living at the home at this time. We were unable to see the individual person centred plans of care as we were told that these were locked in the office and the staff on duty did not have access to the office.

We re-visited the service on the 30 March 2013. We spent time talking with the provider, speaking with people that used the service, speaking with care staff on duty and looking through documentation.

We saw comments that had been received by the service from relatives of people that used the service. These included 'Pleased with the excellent care and level of feedback', 'Really pleased with the home, X is a lot more confident and happy at Rosebank' and 'Always given information and know that X receives excellent care and is happy'. People that used the service spoke positively about the care staff. They said that it was busy at times, but that they received the assistance they needed.

Two improvement actions had been made at the inspection visit dated 26 November 2011. We found that action had been taken to address these issues. At this visit we found a few issues that needed improvement. The provider took immediate action to address these.

We found that care staff were appropriately trained and supervised so that they could meet people's individual care needs

17 November 2011

During a routine inspection

People told us that they were happy living in Rosebank Residential Home and were pleased with the care they received. People told us that they were visited by professionals such as GPs and Distrcit Nurses when needed.

People spoke very highly of the staff and described them as 'Very kind' 'Caring' and 'Ever so Helpful'. One person told us that staff made them feel like 'One of the family'.

The people who used this service all said there was a good choice of food and plenty to eat. One person described the food as 'Very good and always fresh' whilst another person told us that the home provided 'Generous portions'.

People told us that they were able to choose what they wanted to do in the home. People told us that they got up and went to bed when they wanted to.

Everyone we spoke to praised the variety and frequency of activities. People told us how they had recently enjoyed a trip to the local theatre. Another person told us how they enjoyed listening to music in the lounge and having their nails manicured.

The people we spoke with told us that the home was kept 'Very clean and tidy' and that the laundry was always returned 'Immaculate'.