Inspecting for better lives Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Adalena House 186 Reads Avenue Blackpool Lancashire FY1 4JD The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 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 assessment of the service. We call this a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed inspection. 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: Kevan Royston Date: 1 5 1 1 2 0 0 8 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Adalena House 186 Reads Avenue Blackpool Lancashire FY1 4JD 01253391655 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: ADALENA.READS@TISCALLI.CO.UK Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Mrs Susan Lesley Clayton care home 6 Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 learning disability 6 Over 65 0 Conditions of registration: 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 categories: Learning disability - Code LD The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 6 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Adalena House is registered for six young adults over 18 with learning disabilities. The home is situated near the centre of Blackpool in a residential area close to local amenities and bus routes. The home is a large semi-detached house with ramp access at the rear of the property and seating is provided. There are single and double rooms available with a shower provided in one of the single rooms. There are two lounges with a dining area and separate kitchen. There is a statement of Purpose/Service user Guide, which is given to all prospective residents/relatives. This written information explains the care service that is offered, who the owners and staff are and what the Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 resident can expect if he or she decides to live at the home. The fees at the home range from £311.30 to £367.50 per week. There are no additional costs. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
We visited the home on the 15th of November to carry out a random inspection, the purpose of the visit was to ensure the standard of care is good and the home continues to provide positive outcomes for residents,as previous inspections have identified. We looked at the quality of care in all areas, Choice of Home, Individual Needs and Choices, Lifestyle, Personal and Health care Support, Concerns Complaints and Protection,Environment, Staffing and Conduct and Management of the Home. This is a smalll home and all the residents have lived here for a number of years. One resident assessment details we looked at contained all the relevant information to ensure a care plan could be developed.The owner said, We have the same system in place. We looked at a residents care plan and found regular reviews taking place and any changes in daily routines or risks, identified and recorded to ensure each person lives an independent lifestyle within a risk framework. At the time of the visit we observed a resident looking forward to a day trip to a relatives using public transport, when spoken to he said, I am to going to Nans. The staff supporting him said, We encourage him to use public transport as much as possible. The residents had returned from a holiday abroad on the day of the visit and were busy unpacking and getting ready for the daily routines.One resident when asked about the holiday said, I really enjoyed Teneriffe. Another said, Smashing holiday. Records show each resident has a plan of activity which may include, education or employment in the community which enables individuals to take part in community based activities or social events. Records show residents have regular contact with specialist health care services to ensure any health needs are met and treatment is monitored. People spoken to said how much they like living at Adalena House. One resident said,We are just one happy family. Adalena House has a detailed complaints procedure which is made available in the documentation provided to families and residents. There is only a small mainly part time staff,however the owner informed us they have received safeguarding training ensuring the residents are protected from any form of abuse and are safe. There have been no complaints since the last inspection or past six years. We had a walk around the home and found it to be clean and tidy and furnished to a high standard ensuring the residents live in pleasant surroundings. There has been new carpets fitted throughout the hallways and stairs, One resident commented The carpets are lovely. The owner confirmed they continue to improve the home by redecoration and new furnishings. The staff are the same as previously no new employees. The small staff team are competent and experienced to provide the care and support residents need. Looking at Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 training records confirm ongoing access to training is available to ensure staff develop there skills. One resident said about the staff They are very helpful. There are recruitment procedures in place to ensure should any new personnel be taken on robust checks are in place to ensure only suitable staff are employed. Observation and discussion with the owner confirm there is no formality in the day to day running of the home and residents looked relaxed and cheerful during the visit. The records we looked are well written and comprehensive ensuring each resident has the correct information in relation to health and social welfare issues. 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 requirements were set at the last inspection. They may not have been looked at during this inspection, as a random inspection is short and focussed. The registered person must take the necessary action to comply with these requirements within the timescales set.
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, Care Homes 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
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