Archived: Chatsworth Lodge Nursing Home

We found that the provider had taken appropriate action since our last inspection to ensure that people using the service were protected from the risks of inadequate nutrition and dehydration. New monitoring charts were used to record the food and drink offered to and consumed by people who were identified as at risk of inadequate nutrition and dehydration. There were new systems in place to monitor the charts and to ensure action was taken as necessary to ensure people were supported to eat and drink sufficient amounts to meet their needs.

We saw that people's care records contained detailed information about their needs and they had access to a range of health and social care professionals. Care and treatment was planned in a way that ensured each person's safety and wellbeing.

Although there were systems in place to monitor nutrition and people's daily intake of food and fluids, we found that this was not effective. The provider was unable to demonstrate that people using the service had food and hydration in sufficient quantities to maintain their health.

There was a system in place to ensure that people were protected against the risks associated with medicines. We found that people were receiving medicines safely and as prescribed.

We saw that the environment was safe and regularly monitored. A phased refurbishment programe was in place.

Correct recruitment checks had been carried out before staff commenced work.