We carried out a review of the data available to us about Meadfoot View on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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About the service
Meadfoot View is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 14 people. The service provides support to people with physical disabilities. At the time of our inspection there were 11 people using the service.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
People told us they felt safe in the company of staff and our observations supported this. One person told us, "I am happy here. The staff are lovely, caring. Absolutely wonderful staff, I feel so safe here.” Staff understood safeguarding reporting procedures.
Risks to people were managed and the environment was safely maintained. People received their medicines when required. There were sufficient staff on duty to meet people’s needs and this was kept under continual review. Staff were recruited safely into the service. The service environment was clean and infection control measures were effective.
People’s needs were assessed prior to moving into the service and they were supported by appropriately trained staff. The environment people lived in was well equipped, well-furnished and well-maintained. People received enough support to eat and drink enough and any health concerns were escalated to relevant professionals as needed.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. Where required, applications to lawfully deprive people of their liberty had been made and best interest processes followed.
People, relatives and health professionals spoke positively of the care provided at Meadfoot View. People were supported to be involved in choices about the care and support they received. The service provided responsive care to people and people’s communication needs were considered when care was being designed. People were involved in activities both within the service and the community. People were supported to participate in their chosen social and leisure interests on a regular basis.
People were positive about the service management who were clearly driven to provide the best possible outcomes for people. There was a governance framework in place to monitor and assess the quality and safety of the service. Within the service there were systems to ensure the involvement and views of people, relatives, staff and healthcare professionals. There was a continual development plan in place to continually evolve the service for the benefit of those living within it.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection and update
This service was registered with us on 25 June 2021 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.