Background to this inspection
Updated
18 December 2020
We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
As part of CQC’s response to care homes with outbreaks of coronavirus, we are conducting reviews to ensure that the Infection Prevention and Control practice was safe and the service was compliant with IPC measures. This was a targeted inspection looking at the IPC practices the provider has in place.
This inspection took place on 26 November 2020 and was announced.
Updated
18 December 2020
About the service:
The Rowans provides personal care and support for up to 12 people who experience learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. The accommodation is provided in two separate buildings on the same site; the main house can accommodate up to nine people. The smaller house, referred to as The Lodge, can accommodate up to three people. On the day of the inspection eight people were living in main house and three people were living in The Lodge.
The service worked within the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensured that people could live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence.
People’s experience of using this service:
• People received safe and effective services.
• People were protected against abuse and discrimination and their rights were upheld.
• People were supported to have choice and control of their lives and were encouraged to develop their independence.
• People were treated with kindness and respect. They were encouraged to express their views and opinions and staff respected their choices and decisions.
• There were enough staff who had the right knowledge and skills to meet people’s needs in a person centred way.
• There was an open and inclusive culture within the home. People who lived there and staff had a say in how the home was run.
• Governance systems ensured any shortfalls in the services provided were addressed in a timely manner.
Rating at last inspection:
The Rowans was last inspected on 7 April 2016 (report published 24 June 2016) and was rated as good overall.
Why we inspected:
This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection. The Rowans remained rated good overall.
Follow up:
We will continue to monitor intelligence we receive about The Rowans until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If any concerning information is received we may inspect sooner.