Background to this inspection
Updated
30 April 2021
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 the COVID-19 pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.
This inspection took place on 21 April 2021 and was announced.
Updated
30 April 2021
What life is like for people using this service:
People were supported by safely recruited staff who had the skills and knowledge to provide safe and effective support. People were supported safely to manage their risks, whilst promoting their independence. Effective care planning was in place which guided staff to provide support that met people’s needs and in line with their preferences.
People consented to their care and were supported in their best interests. Staff were kind and caring towards people and promoted choices in a way that people understood. People’s right to privacy was upheld.
People were supported to be involved in hobbies and interests that were important to them. People and their relatives were involved in the planning of their care, which meant people were supported in line with their preferences. Complaints systems were in place, which people and relatives knew how to use.
Systems were in place to monitor the service, which ensured that people’s risks were mitigated and lessons were learnt when things went wrong. There was an open culture within the service, where people and staff could approach the registered manager who acted on concerns raised to make improvements to people’s care. The provider continually looked for ways to improve the service people received.
The service met the characteristics of Good in all areas; more information is available in the full report below.
Rating at last inspection: Requires Improvement (report published 26 May 2017)
About the service:
Kidsgrove Care Solutions – 52 Arbour Street is a residential care home that accommodates up to four people living with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. People use this service for short breaks. The service also provides personal care support in people's own homes. At the time of our inspection there were two people using the service for a short break and one person was receiving care in their own home.
The care service has been developed and designed in line with the values that underpin the Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These values include choice, promotion of independence and inclusion. People with learning disabilities and autism using the service can live as ordinary a life as any citizen 'Registering the Right Support' CQC policy.
Why we inspected:
This was a planned inspection based on the rating of Requires Improvement at the last inspection. We found the service had improved to meet the characteristics of Good in all areas.
Follow up:
We will continue to monitor the service through the information we receive.