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Inspection on 09/10/06 for Ashurst Place
Also see our care home review for Ashurst Place for more information
This inspection was carried out on 9th October 2006.
CSCI has not published a star rating for this report, though using similar criteria we estimate that the report is Good. 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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What the care home does well
Residents feel safe and comfortable in Ashurst Place with freedom to make decisions about their lives. There is a good admissions procedure and full assessments are made of the care needs of prospective residents to ensure that their needs will be met. The home is warm, friendly and well maintained. Residents said the food was very good. Residents consider the standards of care are very good, comprehensive care plans support this view. Health and medication is well managed by staff who are competent and caring. Visitors are welcomed, feel their comments are listened to and can be involved in the care of their relative. Staff are very well liked, enthusiastic and welcome training opportunities to promote good care. Management and staff are approachable, interested and responsive. Health and safety is promoted by responsiveness to maintenance issues, regular health and safety `walk round` checks, staff training and supervision and servicing of services and equipment.
What has improved since the last inspection?
Residents are further protected through recruitment practices which include evidence of the status of the referee and checks on the employment history of the applicant. Written verification on the reason for leaving any previous work with vulnerable people is recorded and handwritten records of medication administration are verified.
What the care home could do better:
There should be a regular programme of activities planned in consultation with residents from which they can choose to prevent boredom, it is recommended that an activities co-ordinator is appointed as soon as possible.