We carried out a review of the data available to us about Oak Farm Bungalow 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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Oak Farm Bungalow is a nursing home providing personal and nursing care to up to 6 people, within one bungalow. At the time of our inspection there were 3 people using the service with acquired brain injuries.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
People’s care environment was kept safe by staff completing regular maintenance checks of equipment used within the home; ensuring it remained damage free and ready for use.
Medicines were stored securely for the safety of the people supported. Medicines were well audited to ensure people received their medicines as directed/ prescribed.
People had been involved in the creation and review of their care plans. This ensured their choices were captured and built into the support they received.
Staff supported people in a caring and respectful way. Families told us they felt staff were approachable and supporting of their loved ones.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive ways possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
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 10 October 2020 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about the service
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all care home inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively. This included checking the provider was meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.