Inspection on 12/03/09 for Athorpe Lodge

This inspection was carried out on 12th March 2009.

CSCI found this care home to be providing an Good service.

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.

Other inspections for this house

Athorpe Lodge 12/06/07

Athorpe Lodge 23/11/05

Athorpe Lodge 24/08/05

Athorpe Lodge 24/03/05

Athorpe Lodge 11/10/04

Athorpe Lodge 26/02/04

Athorpe Lodge 27/05/03

Extracts from inspection reports are licensed from CQC, this page was updated on 18/06/2009.

Inspecting for better lives Random inspection report Care homes for older people Name: Address: Athorpe Lodge Off Falcon Way Dinnington Sheffield South Yorkshire S25 2NY 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 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: Janis Robinson Date: 1 2 0 3 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home Name of care home: Address: Athorpe Lodge Off Falcon Way Dinnington Sheffield South Yorkshire S25 2NY 01909568307 01909563880 athorpelodge@exemplarhc.com 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) : Athorpe Health Care Limited care home 90 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 90 0 dementia old age, not falling within any other category physical disability Conditions of registration: 90 0 90 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 90 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home with nursing - Code N, 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; Dementia - Code DE and Physical disability - Code PD Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Athorpe Lodge is situated in the grounds of Dinnington Hall in the village of Dinnington. Athorpe Lodge is a purpose built home providing for 90 elderly people in Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home need of care due to infirmity or dementia. The home provides personal and nursing care in five units with a separate unit for people who have dementia. All bedrooms are for single occupancy with ensuite facilities. The home is constructed at ground and first floor levels; with a shaft lifts for ease of access for people. The home has its own garden; separated from Dinnington Hall by wooden fencing and gates and nearby car park. Local facilities are within easy access from the home. Information about the home and the Commission for Social Care latest inspection report is available to people from the home. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found: This was an unannounced inspection carried out by Janis Robinson, regulation inspector. A visit was made to the home on the 12th of March, 2009. The deputy manager, administrator, activities worker and three care staff were spoken with about their roles. Seven people that lived at the home were spoken with about their experiences of the support they received. Some records were checked, including the complaints record, training record, menu, activities and peoples finance. Parts of the building and accommodation were checked. People said that they were well care for, the food was good and that they enjoyed activities so that they had a good quality of life. Part of a medication round was observed. Medication was stored securely and staff were observed to record administration after giving tablets. However, one person was left with medication in their room, to take after staff had left. Whilst two tablets were to be sucked slowly, one tablet should have been swallowed whole with liquid. One person was seen wearing a shirt with their room number clearly written in marker pen on the back, which is disrespectful. Whilst the building was generally well maintained, some bedroom and corridor carpets were marked and stained and some decoration was damaged in corridor areas. The staff supervision records seen showed that staff were not provided with supervision at the minimum frequency to make sure they were appropriately supported and appraised. What the care home does well: All of the people spoken with made positive comments about the staff and living at the home, which included Staff are very patient and kind The carers take care of us My family can come when they want to visit me, it makes a difference People said that they had regular access to their doctor, optician chiropodist and dentist so that their health was maintained. Staff confirmed that each person had a care plan and records showed that these were audited regularly to make sure they were up to date. Activities workers were employed, and the people spoken with said that they really enjoyed the activities provided. Trips out of the home took place each week and visiting entertainers were organised. People said that they particularly enjoyed crafts, bingo, and manicures. It was clear that people benefited from the range of activities provided, which made a difference to their lives. Care Homes for Older People Page 4 of 8 The record of complaints detailed the action taken and outcome of the complaint so that these could be monitored. Staff were provided with safeguarding training and were aware of the action to take if they suspected abuse so that people were protected. All of the people spoken with said that they could talk to staff, who would listen to them, and that they felt safe living at the home. A planned training programme was in place so that staff had the relevant skills to meet peoples needs. Staff recruitment procedures protected people. Peoples money was kept safe and clearly recorded so that people were protected from abuse. Health and safety procedures were in place so that people were kept safe. 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 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 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 1 9 13 Medication must not be left unattended to protect people 01/05/2009 2 24 23 All damaged decoration must 31/05/2009 be repaired and marked carpets cleaned or replaced so that people have a pleasant place to live 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 2 10 36 A more discreet way of marking people clothes should be found so that they are respected. 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