Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Springside 71 Halcombe Chard Somerset TA20 4DU two star good service The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: A quality rating is our assessment of how well a care home, agency or scheme is meeting the needs of the people who use it. We give a quality rating following a full review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. Details of how to get other inspection reports for this care home, including the last key inspection report, can be found on the last page of this report. Lead inspector: Alison Philpott Date: 1 9 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Springside 71 Halcombe Chard Somerset TA20 4DU 0146066340 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Mrs Helen Anne Bond,Mrs Sheila Grace Wright,Mr David Edward Wright Name of registered manager (if applicable) Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : care home 8 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 learning disability Conditions of registration: 8 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 8. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home providing personal care only- Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Learning disability- Code LD Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Springside is a domestic scale residential home providing care and support for up to eight people who have learning disabilities. The home is located within easy walking distance of Chard town centre. The house is surrounded by a fenced garden area and
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home is close to local shops and amenities. The provider Helen Bond and a small staff team support the eight people who currently live here. The providers Mr & Mrs Wright also have regular contact with the home and a family based ethos is promoted. Recreational and occupational activities are encouraged on both an individual and group basis. There is a strong focus on outdoor activities including horse riding, stable management and gardening. Maintaining links with friends and family is encouraged, both locally and outside the area. The current fee range is £324.27 to £642.20 per week. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
This random inspection commenced at 10.30am and was carried out over a total of two and a half hours. The home has met all of the requirements and recommendations made at the previous key inspection on 25th September 2007. Prior to the inspection, we received completed surveys, as follows; eight from people who live in the home; three from staff; and two from health professionals. On the day of the inspection, eight people were living in the home. Two people were attending work placement, three people had gone out for a walk and three people were out shopping for food. Helen Bond who is one of the providers and manages the home was available throughout the inspection. We sampled two care plans. These contained a very good level of detail, were person centred and included peoples preferences. Each person has their own detailed weekly activities plan. The home has appropriate risk assessments in place and supports people to take responsible risks. The manager carries out regular reviews to ensure that peoples changing needs continue to be met and peoples goals can be identified and worked towards. People who live in the home are involved in their care planning and have their own book to write their daily records, if they choose to do so. Regular records are maintained by the manager. These contained an excellent level of detail and it was easy to identify how the home is supporting people and any action that has been taken. There was evidence that people are supported to access healthcare appointments and professionals. A health professional told us the service is person centred. We looked at medication and medication records. One person who lives in the home now collects and administers their own medication. The home has carried out a risk assessment and lockable storage is provided in the persons bedroom. Staff administer medication to some people who live in the home and have completed medication training. The Medication Administration Record Sheets were fully completed. The home does not store controlled drugs. We viewed the home including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, lounge and dining room. The environment is homely, bright and airy with comfortable furnishings. Since the previous inspection, the home has purchased new sofas, rugs and a new television. A computer with internet access is available to people who live in the home. We observed that people have personalised their bedrooms to meet their individual tastes and interests. People who live in the home are being supported to develop the garden and a vegetable patch. The home was clean and fresh throughout. We looked at two staff files. These were well organised and contained all of the required information to protect people from risk of harm. New members of staff complete the Skills for Care Common Induction. The home is waiting for availability on the LDQ (Learning Disability Qualification) course. The manager had good written records of interviews, reviews and supervision carried out with the new staff. People who live in the home take part in the interviewing process. Staff who completed surveys told us that
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 they had received relevant and updated training. Since the last inspection, one of the providers has also taken over as manager of the home. Helen Bond has many years experience of working with people with learning disabilities. She has completed the Registered Managers Award and an NVQ 4 in Care. Accidents are recorded in a book that complies with Data Protection. Completed records are stored in each individuals care plan. What the care home does well: What they could do better: If you want to know what action the person responsible for this care home is taking following this report, you can contact them using the details set out on page 2. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 5 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes £ No R Outstanding statutory requirements
These are requirements that were set at the previous inspection, but have still not been met. They say what the registered person had to do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 8 Requirements and recommendations from this inspection:
Immediate requirements: These are immediate requirements that were set on the day we visited this care home. The registered person had to meet these within 48 hours.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Statutory requirements These requirements set out what the registered person must do to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must do this within the timescales we have set.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Recommendations These recommendations are taken from the best practice described in the National Minimum Standards and the registered person(s) should consider them as a way of improving their service.
No Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
Document Purpose: Author: Audience: Further copies from: Inspection Report Care Quality Commission General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) Our duty to regulate social care services is set out in the Care Standards Act 2000. Copies of the National Minimum Standards –Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or got from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. Online ordering from the Stationery Office is also available: www.tso.co.uk/bookshop Helpline: Telephone: 03000 616161 Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk Web: www.cqc.org.uk We want people to be able to access this information. If you would like a summary in a different format or language please contact our helpline or go to our website. © Care Quality Commission 2010 This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part in any format or medium for noncommercial purposes, provided that it is reproduced accurately and not used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context. The source should be acknowledged, by showing the publication title and © Care Quality Commission 2010. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 8 of 8 - Please note that this information is included on www.bestcarehome.co.uk under license from the regulator. Re-publishing this information is in breach of the terms of use of that website. Discrete codes and changes have been inserted throughout the textual data shown on the site that will provide incontrovertable proof of copying in the event this information is re-published on other websites. The policy of www.bestcarehome.co.uk is to use all legal avenues to pursue such offenders, including recovery of costs. You have been warned!
