26 September 2011
During a routine inspection
We met six people who live in the home. They were unable to tell us whether they are consulted about the running of the home, but our observations concluded that people's individual views are taken into account.
We found that people are consulted about things that affect their daily lives and examples include choosing where they went on holiday, and which bedroom they occupy.
We saw that people were treated in a respectful manner, and each person looked content and happy in their home and interacted easily with the support workers who were looking after them.
We found that the support workers were able to communicate with those with limited or no verbal communication and interpreted signs and behaviours.
The people who live in this home have learning disabilities and impaired communication skills, therefore were unable to evaluate and discuss their care with us. Each person looked clean and tidy and well cared for. We found that when one person needed support with personal care needs this was attended to promptly.
During our visit some people were watching television, others were moving about independently in the home and one was sleeping in the lounge. At times throughout the day, people were taken to the health centre and to the shops by support workers.