Archived: Byker Hall Care Home

Allendale Road, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2SB (0191) 224 0588

Provided and run by:
Tamaris Healthcare (England) Limited

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All Inspections

4 December 2013

During an inspection looking at part of the service

The reason for this visit was to check if improvements had been made in areas of staffing and record keeping following a previous inspection. We spoke with some people who received care but, due to their needs, some were unable to communicate with us.

We found there were enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff to meet people's needs.

People were protected from the risks of unsafe or inappropriate care and treatment because accurate and appropriate records were maintained.

11 July 2013

During a routine inspection

We received our last piece of information for the inspection on 15 July 2013. We used a number of different methods which included observation to help us understand the experiences of people using the service, because some of the people using the service had complex needs which meant they were not able to tell us their experiences.

During our observation we saw people were treated with consideration and respect.

We saw staff were very busy as they provided care and support to people who used the service. We spoke to six people who lived at the home who told us staff were kind and helpful but they were kept very busy. One person said;" The staff are very kind but they are not always available when you need them."

Another person said;" The food is excellent."

All people we spoke with said they were respected by staff. Comments include : "My privacy is respected at all times". Another person said:" I can talk privately to staff."

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There were not enough qualified, skilled and experienced staff to meet people's needs.

We saw the provider had systems in place to gather feedback from people, who used the service, and to regularly assess and monitor the quality of service people received.

People were not protected from the risks of unsafe or inappropriate care and treatment because the care records did not all reflect the care provided.

16 August 2012

During a routine inspection

We used a number of different methods to help us understand the experiences of people living at the home, because most of the people living there had complex needs which meant they were not able to tell us their experiences.

The seven people we spoke with said they were happy staying at the home and that staff were kind.

Comments included:

"I'm happy living here."

"The staff are good."

"I can go out when I want."

"My room is very comfortable."

"It's marvellous living here."

"The care is excellent."

23 February 2012

During an inspection looking at part of the service

The people we spoke to said they were happy with their care and liked the home.

They said:

" The staff are great. They'll get anything for you. We have activities and they do really well."

" They look after us great. The new manager has some good ideas, things are improving with the building."

" I am leaving soon but I would recommend this place."

11 November 2011

During an inspection in response to concerns

People told us they were happy with the care provided at the service. One person said " the staff are very good here, they look after us, they check us to make sure we are warm enough."

A visitor told us he visited each day and was very happy with the care given to his relative.