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Inspection on 26/07/06 for College Of St. Barnabas

Also see our care home review for College Of St. Barnabas for more information

This inspection was carried out on 26th July 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

The home provides a relaxed and calm atmosphere in a picturesque setting for retired clergy and church members. Care is provided in a dignified and respectful manner by a competent staff team. The choice of activities in the home is appropriate for the service users living there.The standard of accommodation is good with several service users very complimentary about their rooms and communal facilities. The home is well managed and both the manager and her deputy are committed to staff training and development.

What has improved since the last inspection?

There is an ongoing programme of decoration in place and several bedrooms have been redecorated since the last inspection. The deputy manager has introduced a book to record minor concerns and "niggles" which do not need to be formal complaints. Some staff have achieved NVQ level 3 while others are undertaking this.

What the care home could do better:

The home continues to provide good quality nursing care for the service users living there. There are no requirements as an outcome of this inspection. It is recommended that curtains or blinds are provided in an individual bedroom as requested by a service user during this in section.

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