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The Thatched House

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

32 Aldwick Avenue, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3AQ (01243) 867921

Provided and run by:
Drs Care Limited

Important: The provider of this service changed. See old profile

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Our current view of the service

Good

Updated 8 April 2025

Date of assessment: 19 – 25 June 2025. Onsite visits took place on 19 June 2025 and 23 June 2025. The service is a care home supporting older adults some of whom were living with dementia. This assessment took place to address previous breaches of regulation. At the previous inspection we had found seven breaches of the legal regulation. In relation to assessing the risk of, and preventing, detecting and controlling the spread of infections. The provider had also failed to ensure new staff were of good character and failed to ensure recruitment procedures were operated effectively. The provider had previously failed to identify, assess and manage risks to people. The provider had previously failed to ensure the premises and equipment used were clean, safe and properly maintained. The provider had previously failed to establish effective quality assurance systems and to identify and manage risks. We also found records were not always accurate and complete, including for staff employed by the provider and we found systems did not support the continuous evaluation and improvement of the service. Improvements were found at this assessment and the provider was no longer in breach of the regulations. The service was managed by two registered managers who were keen to ensure people lived happy healthy lives. The home was clean, and people and their relatives had input into the way care was provided. Staff were recruited safely and trained to a standard to safely support people. The provider had high standards of care and expected staff to live up to them. Staff were well supported by the manager. The registered manager carried out checks and audits to monitor care and cleanliness at the home. The registered manager worked with other healthcare professionals and ensured people could access the local community.

People's experience of the service

Updated 8 April 2025

People were happy and told us they felt safe at The Thatched House. Staff were friendly andpolite, and we saw kind and caring interactions between staff and people at the home. Relativesand other healthcare professionals told us they thought the home was well run, clean andfriendly with efficient staff. People were encouraged to make choices about their care and leadactive lives where possible. Staff assisted people to leave the home for walks or trips to localcafes and pubs. Families were welcome to visit and the registered manager supported people tokeep in contact with distant relatives using technology.

Staff we met were welcoming and cheerful, relatives told us this was usual, one relative told us,“I know both managers by name and the staff are very good, very observant. To me, this is areally good home.”