Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: The Gables Apartments 1-9 Elmwood Avenue Highfields Huddersfield HD1 5DA 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: Gillian Walsh Date: 1 9 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: The Gables Apartments 1-9 Elmwood Avenue Highfields Huddersfield HD1 5DA 01484667866 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: lmacdonald@bridgewoodtrust.co.uk Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Bridgewood Trust Limited Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : care home 13 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 learning disability Conditions of registration: 13 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 13 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC To service users of the following gender: Either Whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Learning Disabilities - Code LD Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home The Gables is new build home, consisting of 8 apartments over three floors each with their own bathroom, bedroom, kitchen and lounge area. Five apartments provide twobedroomed accommodation. There is also a kitchen/lounge area on the ground floor
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home which any of the people living there can access. The home is situated near the town centre of Huddersfield, close to all local amenities and public transport. There is adequate parking to the front of the building. The Gables provides personal care for up to 13 people who are younger adults with a learning disability. Information about the home and the services provided are available from the home in the Statement of Purpose and Service User Guide. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
The Gables was rated as providing a two star Good service at the last key inspection in September 2007. In December 2009 the Care Quality Commission completed a review of the service during which we asked people who live at the home, staff who work there and other people involved with the home for their views on the service provision. We also asked the manager to complete a self assessment form known as an AQAA. In the AQAA the manager told us about how the service was performing, any problems they were having and any plans they have for improvement and development. We received positive responses and as a result confirmed that the home was still providing a good service. On 19 May 2010, one inspector from the Care Quality Commission made a visit to the home to check that people who lived at the home continue to receive good standards of care and support. During the visit we spoke with some of the people who live at the home, had a look around and looked at some documentation. We found that people were happy with the service they were receiving, that the home provided very pleasant accommodation and that all necessary documentation was in place to make sure that people are safe. We therefore found that the home continues to provide a two star good service. What the care home does well:
The home provides nine single or two bedroom self contained apartments. People who live at the home were proud to show us how they had personalised their apartments. One person said that they loved their posh flat. People are supported to spend time away from the home at various centres where they can engage in activities of their choice. This includes an horticultural centre where they can learn and develop gardening skills. One person also attends a local college and has a part time job. People follow their own routines and make decisions about how they want to spend their time and what social activities they would like to engage in. People told us that they like living at the home and that staff are kind and helpful. We saw that meetings are held on a monthly basis for the people who live at the home to discuss any ideas they have, any issues they may be having or anything they would like to say about the way the home is run. Documentation is in place to make sure that staff know how to support people in the way
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 they need and prefer. Any risks people may encounter are assessed so that the risk can be managed without restricting the persons activity and independence. Staff are recruited following policies and procedures this means people using the service are protected. Staff then follow an induction and training programme this means they have the skills they need to support people appropriately. 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!
