The Care Quality Commission
  • Care Home
  • Care home

Archived: Minnis Lodge

Newcastle Lane, Ewell Minnis, Kent, CT15 7DY (01304) 824030

Provided and run by:
Mrs Edith Margaret Wash

All Inspections

19 September 2013

During a routine inspection

People said they have lived in the home for many years and regarded the owner and staff as their family. They said they felt well looked after and were happy in the home. People had their own bedroom, sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom facilities.

People were given sufficient information and support to make decisions about their health and lifestyle. People had the opportunity to give their consent to care and treatment.

We saw that people were offered sufficient healthy and nutritious food. They were able to choose what they ate and times for meals and refreshments were flexible.

We found that people were supported to take their medicines safely and they were reviewed regularly.

People said if they had a concern or there was something they did not like, they would talk to the owner and staff. A person commented, "they look after me well, I have no complaints."

11 October 2012

During a routine inspection

People said they were happy in the home. They said the owner and staff were good. They have lived in the home for many years and regard the owner and staff as their family. They said they felt well looked after. If they had a problem they would talk to the owner and staff. People had their own bedroom, sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom facilities. They said they could get up when they liked and go to bed when they liked. They said they liked to help out in the home with the household chores like the washing. They said they enjoyed going shopping and going out for a coffee. They said they were supported to be as independent as possible. They felt safe in the home and managed their health conditions with support from the owner and staff as needed. They had recently had a review by the care manager.

20 October 2011

During a routine inspection

People said they were very happy with the home. They said they could not wish for better.

They said they were supported well with their health care both in the home and with the district nurses and GP.

People said they felt safe in the home and well looked after by all the members of the family.