Archived: Avenues South East - 54 Cowden Road

54 Cowden Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0TR

Provided and run by:
Avenues South East

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All Inspections

28 August 2013

During a routine inspection

We spoke to most of the people who used the service and two people's relatives. People told us they were very happy living at the home. They told us they liked the staff and they were provided with support to do things like cook and clean. One person showed us a rabbit they had recently bought and which they were being supported to look after. Another person showed us their family photos and told us they were being encouraged to keep a memory box. We found people were treated with respect and people were encouraged to do things for themselves if they were able. People's relatives were happy with the support their family member's received. One relative told us "Staff do exceptionally well. Our family member is well supported". People's relatives told us they felt their family member's enjoyed living at the home.

We found people's consent was sought when they were provided with care and support, and the provider acted in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005). People had care and support plans in place which reflected their needs and risk assessments in place to keep them safe. People's medication was appropriately managed by staff that were sufficiently trained. We found there were sufficient numbers of staff on each shift to ensure people received the care and support that was planned for them. The provider maintained accurate records including people's care and support plans and records for the management of the service.

9 October 2012

During a routine inspection

People who used the service we spoke with told us they were able to help out around the home and took pride in helping with tasks such as laundry, ironing and cleaning. We found staff promoted people's independence and encouraged them to help out around the home where they could. People told us about the activities they took part in including attending local day centres, clubs and taking part in courses such as art and pottery. One person was involved with a local employment scheme.

People who used the service told us staff were friendly and staff supported them with their money and medication. People told us they were asked about things they would like to do and some people were going to a holiday park in the near future in accordance with their wishes. People were involved in making choices about their care and social needs.

We found people's care needs were met and staff assisted people in accordance with their current needs. For example, where people's mobility needs had changed, staff knew to support them in a different way. Staff acted on recommendations made by external professionals, for example staff supported one person to exercise to improve their mobility.

People were protected from the risk of abuse as staff were trained and knew how to report concerns. We found staff were supported through regular supervision meetings with their manager. The provider had robust systems in place to ensure a quality service was provided.