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Klass Care Ltd Also known as Klass Care

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

50-52 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9BN (01202) 795793

Provided and run by:
Klass Care Limited

All Inspections

During an assessment under our new approach

Klass Care is a domiciliary care agency that provides personal care to people living in their own homes. At the time of the inspection, 34 people were receiving support with personal care. Not everyone who used the service received personal care. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) only inspects where people receive personal care, this includes support with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. This inspection took place on 19 August and 20 August 2025; we visited the service office on 19 August 2025. During the inspection we assessed all the quality statements under the key questions of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. At the time of the inspection, the location did not care or support for anyone with a learning disability or an autistic person. However, we assessed the care provision under Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture, as it is registered as a specialist service for this population group. People had person-centred risk assessments and care plans in place. Staff followed safeguarding procedures and demonstrated an understanding of how to raise concerns both internally and externally. They expressed confidence in the registered manager’s response to safeguarding issues. People can only be deprived of their liberty to receive care and treatment when this is in their best interests and legally authorised under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). In care homes, and some hospitals, this is usually through MCA application procedures called the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). We checked whether the service was working within the principles of the MCA, whether appropriate legal authorisations were in place when needed to deprive a person of their liberty, and whether any conditions relating to those authorisations were being met. Recruitment procedures at were thorough and prioritised safety. Pre-employment checks were undertaken, including written references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks prior to staff starting their roles. Records from staff interviews confirmed the provider used values-based recruitment practices to assess whether applicants were suitable for working in a care setting. All new staff took part in a structured induction programme. Ongoing support was delivered through regular supervision, training opportunities, and competency assessments. These measures helped ensure staff were equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver care that was both safe and effective. Staff said they felt supported and valued. A staff member told us, “Klass care are very caring and a good company to work for. They look after the people well, support the staff and listen when we have issues. People always come first.’’

During an assessment under our new approach

Klass Care is a domiciliary care agency that provides personal care to people living in their own homes. At the time of the inspection, 34 people were receiving support with personal care. Not everyone who used the service received personal care. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) only inspects where people receive personal care, this includes support with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. This inspection took place on 19 August and 20 August 2025; we visited the service office on 19 August 2025. During the inspection we assessed all the quality statements under the key questions of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. At the time of the inspection, the location did not care or support for anyone with a learning disability or an autistic person. However, we assessed the care provision under Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture, as it is registered as a specialist service for this population group. People had person-centred risk assessments and care plans in place. Staff followed safeguarding procedures and demonstrated an understanding of how to raise concerns both internally and externally. They expressed confidence in the registered manager’s response to safeguarding issues. People can only be deprived of their liberty to receive care and treatment when this is in their best interests and legally authorised under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). In care homes, and some hospitals, this is usually through MCA application procedures called the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). We checked whether the service was working within the principles of the MCA, whether appropriate legal authorisations were in place when needed to deprive a person of their liberty, and whether any conditions relating to those authorisations were being met. Recruitment procedures at were thorough and prioritised safety. Pre-employment checks were undertaken, including written references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks prior to staff starting their roles. Records from staff interviews confirmed the provider used values-based recruitment practices to assess whether applicants were suitable for working in a care setting. All new staff took part in a structured induction programme. Ongoing support was delivered through regular supervision, training opportunities, and competency assessments. These measures helped ensure staff were equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver care that was both safe and effective. Staff said they felt supported and valued. A staff member told us, “Klass care are very caring and a good company to work for. They look after the people well, support the staff and listen when we have issues. People always come first.’’

30 July 2021

During a routine inspection

KLASS CARE LTD is a domiciliary care agency. It provides personal care to people living in their own homes. Not everyone who used the service received personal care. CQC only inspects where people receive personal care. This is help with tasks related to personal hygiene and eating. Where they do, we also consider any wider social care provided.

At the time of the inspection, the service was supporting 14 people with personal care in Bournemouth, Poole and the Purbecks.

People’s experience of using this service and what we found

Quality assurance systems did not always operate effectively. The service did not seek formal feedback about the standard of care provided and therefore did not use this to drive improvements. We have made a recommendation about their quality assurance systems. The provider had started to put robust plans in place during the inspection.

People and their relatives told us they felt safe with the support and care of staff from Klass Care. People felt listened to and the service was responsive to their changing needs. Medicines were managed safely, and infection prevention and control procedures were adhered to. There was enough staff and recruitment was ongoing.

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. The registered manager and provider were seeking further guidance about assessing capacity for people to make decisions about their care and support.

People were supported where needed to eat and drink well. They had access to timely healthcare support as needed. A regular staff team supported consistency and continuity within the service. Staff were introduced to each person before they were assigned to provide care. People had personalised care plans that were responsive to their needs. The registered manager was keen to develop plans which explored people’s wishes about the end of their life.

There was a complaints procedure in place. People felt confident that they could speak about any concerns and that they would be acted upon. Staff had received safeguarding training and knew who to report to, including whistleblowing. Staff were kind and caring and often went the extra mile for people. Communication within the service was good, people were kept informed and updated if there were changes to their schedule of care.

Staff were proud to work for Klass Care and got on well with their colleagues, explaining to us they were like a big family. Committed to Klass Care they had confidence and respected the registered manager. Every piece of feedback was positive about the provider and the registered manager.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk.

Rating at last inspection

This service was registered with us on 5 July 2019 and this is the first inspection.

Why we inspected

This was a planned inspection.

Follow up

We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.