This inspection was carried out on 6th March 2009.
CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is (sorry - unknown). The way we rate inspection reports is consistent for all houses, though please be aware that this may be different from an official CSCI judgement.
The inspector made no statutory requirements on the home as a result of this inspection
and there were no outstanding actions from the previous inspection report.
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Name: Address: Ashlea Lodge Residential Home Hylton Road Millfield Sunderland SR4 7AB new service which has yet to be given a quality rating 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 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: Sam Doku Date: 0 6 0 3 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Ashlea Lodge Residential Home Hylton Road Millfield Sunderland SR4 7AB 01915109405 01915109406 ashlea.lodge@btconnect.com(Notavailable130208) Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Winnie Care Limited care home 40 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 40 dementia old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: 15 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 40 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: Old Age, not falling within any other category, Code OP - maximum number of places 40 Dementia Code DE, maximum number of places 15 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Ashlea Lodge is a two-storey building, which has been specifically designed to provide personal care for older people who may have a variety of needs, including people who have dementia. The layout of the building allows for the home to be divided into two separate units and each contains a lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, toilets and Care Homes for Older People
Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home en suite bedrooms. A garden, which is accessible to people who use a wheelchair is at the rear of the building and there is a car park at the front. The home is located close to St Marks Church and a GPs surgery, both of which are easily accessed. The metro line has a station within walking distance from the home. In addition, there is a regular bus service, which stops opposite the home. Ashlea Lodge is situated relatively close to a shopping area, which has a post office, grocers and public houses. The home is registered to admit 40 people who may have physical disabilities or who may have dementia type illness. The home is owned by Winnie Care Limited. The scale of charges for the home is #372.00 to #387.00 per week. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found:
The inspectors spoke with the manager about the allegations made by a previous staff member. The inspectors found that the one morphine tablet that allegedly went missing had been an error on the part of the two night staff who were involved in the recording in the controlled drugs book. There was evidence in the book to show that the manager had checked the book and corrections were made and these were appropriately dated and signed. On the allegation that a service user was inappropriately placed in the home, the manager explained the circumstances and the advice that was given by the District Nurse for the resident to be nursed on a mattress on the floor. The inspectors believe that the manager had followed the advice of the nurse and the other healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of the resident. 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 Older People Page 4 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ 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 1 7 15 Fluid balance and turn chart 30/07/2007 must be kept up to date to reflect the care that a service user is receiving. These charts were not dated and not fully completed by the care staff. Assessment forms must be 30/07/2007 fully completed to include the social assessment section so that a complete picture of the service user can be obtained. This must also include the name of the person carrying out the assessment. The security in the home must be reviewed. The front door was unlocked in the very early hours of the morning when the door should have been kept locked. Staff induction programme must be fully implemented and all new staff should receive induction training. This must be documented and retained on the individual?s file. 30/06/2007 2 7 14(1)(a) 3 19 12(1)(a) 4 30 18(c)(i) 30/06/2007 Care Homes for Older People Page 5 of 8 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 5 32 12(5)(a)(b) The home must be managed 01/08/2007 in a way that would ensure that there are no potential situations that would undermine the company?s policy on whistle blowing. Care Homes for Older People 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 1 32 The manager should improve on communication with the staff by holding regular staff meetings so that the staff can use it to express their views about the service. Care Homes for Older People Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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