Rosemary Lodge Rest Home

Rosemary Lodge Rest home is a registered care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 29 adults, some living with dementia. At the time of this inspection 18 people were living at the home.

We found the following examples of good practice.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) was available for visitors to use where required. There were appropriate PPE stations around the home for staff to don and doff their PPE (to put on and take off).

All visitors had their temperature taken before being admitted into the home, were required to evidence a negative lateral flow test and complete a health questionnaire. Professional visitors were asked for their COVID passports.

The home furnishings had been moved to promote safe social distancing in communal areas.

There was a separate visitors pod for family members to use to see their relative as required.

We found the following examples of good practice.

A designated visitor pod was located outside of the home. This allowed for visitors to be tested for COVID-19 before entering the home which minimised risks.

Staff were observed wearing PPE in line with Government guidance. Signs on display in the home prompted the staff team to maintain good infection control practices.