Inspecting for better lives Key inspection report
Care homes for older people
Name: Address: Davenport Manor 170 Bramhall Lane Davenport Stockport Cheshire SK3 8SB The quality rating for this care home is:
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. Lead inspector: Wesley Cornwell
Date: 0 4 0 2 2 0 0 9 This is a report of an inspection where we looked at how well this care home is meeting the needs of people who use it. There is a summary of what we think this service does well, what they have improved on and, where it applies, what they need to do better. We use the national minimum standards to describe the outcomes that people should experience. National minimum standards are written by the Department of Health for each type of care service. After the summary there is more detail about our findings. The following table explains what you will see under each outcome area.
Outcome area (for example Choice of home) These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. that people have said are important to them: They reflect the things This box tells you the outcomes that we will always inspect against when we do a key inspection. This box tells you any additional outcomes that we may inspect against when we do a key inspection.
This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: This box tells you our opinion of what we have looked at in this outcome area. We will say whether it is excellent, good, adequate or poor. Evidence: This box describes the information we used to come to our judgement. Copies of the National Minimum Standards – Care Homes for Older People can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or bought from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. Online ordering from the Stationery Office is also available: www.tso.co.uk/bookshop The Commission for Social Care Inspection aims to: • • • • Put the people who use social care first Improve services and stamp out bad practice Be an expert voice on social care Practise what we preach in our own organisation Our duty to regulate social care services is set out in the Care Standards Act 2000. Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 26 Reader Information
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Name of care home: Address: Davenport Manor 170 Bramhall Lane Davenport Stockport Cheshire SK3 8SB 0161-4834598 F/P01614834598 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) : Davenport Manor Nursing Home Limited care home 34 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 0 34 dementia mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia old age, not falling within any other category Additional conditions: 34 34 0 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 Dementia -Code DE Mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia - Code MD The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 34 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Davenport Manor is Nursing Group. The Mr Kieran Patel and Davenport Manor is one of two residential care homes owned by the Davenport Manor registered provider is Davenport Manor NH Limited; directors are Mr Dilip Patel. Mrs Wendy Drabble is the registered manager. registered to provide care for up to 34 people of both sexes.
Page 4 of 26 Care Homes for Older People Brief description of the care home People with dementia and people with a diagnosis of mental disorder can also be accommodated. Davenport Manor provides permanent residential care services, respite and short-stay services. Accommodation comprises of 28 single bedrooms, 17 with ensuite facilities, and three shared rooms. There are three lounge/dining rooms. The home has a passenger lift to people to the first floor. A large, fully enclosed garden is situated at the rear of the building and there are ample car parking facilities at the front of the house. Davenport Manor is situated in the Davenport area of Stockport. Local shops, churches, post office, surgeries and a newsagent are close by. There is a regular bus service and Davenport railway station is approximately a quarter of a mile away. The home has a Statement of Purpose and Service User Guide providing information about the care provided, the qualifications and experience of the owners and staff and the services residents can expect if they choose to live at the home. A copy of the Service User Guide and most recent inspection report is available from the manager to help people make an informed choice whether to move into the home. The range of fees at the home are three hundred and fifty five pounds to four hundred and fifty pounds covering all aspects of care, food and accommodation. The manager provided this information on the 4th February 2009. Care Homes for Older People Page 5 of 26 Summary
This is an overview of what we found during the inspection. The quality rating for this care home is: Our judgement for each outcome: two star good service Choice of home Health and personal care Daily life and social activities Complaints and protection Environment Staffing Management and administration peterchart Poor Adequate Good Excellent How we did our inspection: The quality rating for this service is 2 stars. This means the people who use this service experience good quality outcomes. This unannounced site visit was undertaken as part of the homes key inspection. The visit commenced at 10am and took place over 5 hours. Prior to the site visit the manager of the home completed an Annual Quality Assurance Assessment form (AQAA) providing detailed information about the service they are providing. The AQAA is a self assessment and data set, which providers are asked to complete each year and is one of the main ways that we obtain information about how they are meeting outcomes for people in their care. A number of people living at the home and staff members were contacted prior to the site visit and their views about the home have Care Homes for Older People
Page 6 of 26 been included in the report. Staff, care, maintenance and financial records were examined during the site visit and a full tour of the premises was undertaken with the manager. The last inspection on this service was completed on 9th January 2007. What the care home does well: What has improved since the last inspection? What they could do better: There has been no requirements or recommendations made of the home during this inspection. The manager and her staff continue to provide a service, which people are happy with and feedback throughout the inspection process was positive about the Care Homes for Older People Page 8 of 26 home and the staff who work there. However, the manager of the home understands there is always room for improvement and they must continue to work hard to ensure the standards presently being provided continue to be met. During completion of the Annual Quality Assurance Assessment form the manager has identified some areas where she thinks the service being provided can be improved. 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 4. The report of this inspection is available from our website www.cqc.org.uk. You can get printed copies from enquiries@cqc.org.uk or by telephoning our order line –0870 240 7535. Care Homes for Older People Page 9 of 26 Details of our findings
Contents Choice of home (standards 1 - 6) Health and personal care (standards 7 - 11) Daily life and social activities (standards 12 - 15) Complaints and protection (standards 16 - 18) Environment (standards 19 - 26) Staffing (standards 27 - 30) Management and administration (standards 31 - 38) Outstanding statutory requirements Requirements and recommendations from this inspection Care Homes for Older People Page 10 of 26 Choice of home
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: People are confident that the care home can support them. This is because there is an accurate assessment of their needs that they, or people close to them, have been involved in. This tells the home all about them and the support they need. People who stay at the home only for intermediate care, have a clear assessment that includes a plan on what they hope for and want to achieve when they return home. People can decide whether the care home can meet their support and accommodation needs. This is because they, or people close to them, have been able to visit the home and have got full, clear, accurate and up to date information about the home. If they decide to stay in the home they know about their rights and responsibilities because there is an easy to understand contract or statement of terms and conditions between them and the care home that includes how much they will pay and what the home provides for the money. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. The admission and assessment procedures were clear to ensure the care needs of people were met. Evidence: The care plan records of two people admitted to the home had full assessment information including their religious/cultural and relationship needs. The assessment had identified the nutritional needs of people and risk assessment information advising staff members of the action to be taken to minimize identified risks and hazards. The staff member responsible for the preparation of meals said they were informed about people with special dietary needs and these were accommodated. The relative of one person said they had been involved in the assessment process and they were very happy with the care being provided. The person said, I looked around a number of homes but knew Davenport Manor was the right one for mum the minute
Care Homes for Older People Page 11 of 26 Evidence: I walked through the door. The home has a lovely atmosphere and I am always made welcome by the friendly staff when I visit. I was fully involved in mums admission and I am always kept up to date about her care. Mum is very happy and settled. People spoken to during the visit confirmed they were happy with the care being provided and their needs were being met. This home does not provide intermediate care. Care Homes for Older People Page 12 of 26 Health and personal care
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: People’s health, personal and social care needs are met. The home has a plan of care that the person, or someone close to them, has been involved in making. If they take medicine, they manage it themselves if they can. If they cannot manage their medicine, the care home supports them with it, in a safe way. People’s right to privacy is respected and the support they get from staff is given in a way that maintains their dignity. If people are approaching the end of their life, the care home will respect their choices and help them feel comfortable and secure. They, and people close to them, are reassured that their death will be handled with sensitivity, dignity and respect, and take account of their spiritual and cultural wishes. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. Promotion of health is taken seriously and peoples welfare is closely monitored and were met. Evidence: Individual records are kept for each person with a plan of care setting out the action that is needed to be taken by support staff to ensure all aspects of health, personal and social care needs of the people living at the home were met. Significant events had been recorded and daily entries made setting out the care given. The care plans were structured and were being reviewed with the people or their relative/advocate and updated to reflect any changing needs and these were actioned as required. We looked at the records of two people and these described their healthcare needs. Discussion with staff members confirmed they were fully aware of the healthcare needs of people living at the home and these are monitored and their care plans kept up to date. The records of one person had identified a healthcare problem and described clearly the the action that was taken for this to resolved. The relative of one
Care Homes for Older People Page 13 of 26 Evidence: person said the manager and her staff were very good about keeping her informed about her mothers care. The person said, Always contacted if there is a problem with mums health and kept fully informed following the doctors visit. Observation of practice and examination of care plan records confirmed staff were meeting the diverse needs of the people with specific disabilities and specialised equipment was readily available to assist them with their duties. Discussion with staff members confirmed they were aware of the needs of the people in their care and the level of support that needed to be provided. The staff members responsible for the administration of medicines had received training to ensure they had basic knowledge of how medicines are used and how to recognise and deal with problems in use. Medication practices observed during the visit were safe and good records had been maintained confirming people received their medicines as prescribed by their doctor. People spoken to said the staff team respected their privacy and they could spend time on their own if that was their wish. One person commented, I prefer to stay in my own room. I am quite happy with my own company. Care Homes for Older People Page 14 of 26 Daily life and social activities
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: Each person is treated as an individual and the care home is responsive to his or her race, culture, religion, age, disability, gender and sexual orientation. They are part of their local community. The care home supports people to follow personal interests and activities. People are able to keep in touch with family, friends and representatives. They are as independent as they can be, lead their chosen lifestyle and have the opportunity to make the most of their abilities. People have nutritious and attractive meals and snacks, at a time and place to suit them. There are no additional outcomes. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. Social activities and meals are both well managed, creative and provide daily variation for people living in the home. Evidence: People spoken to said routines in the home were flexible and they were able to make their own decisions about how to live their lives. One person said, I love it here I am so comfortable. You can choose what you want to do. I sit in my room and go into the lounge when I want some company People we spoke to told us they were happy with arrangements in place for receiving visitors. The relative of one person commented, I enjoy visiting the home because the manager and her staff are very kind and friendly. The atmosphere is so relaxed and welcoming. People spoken to confirmed they enjoyed the food provided by the home. The staff member responsible for the preparation of meals was able to confirm they had information about people with special diets and personal preferences. One person commented, I always enjoy the meals. You get plenty to eat. Meal times were served
Care Homes for Older People Page 15 of 26 Evidence: in a relaxed and unhurried manner. Staff members were observed being very attentive to the needs of people. We spoke to people about the social activities organised by the home and they told us there is always something being organised to keep them occupied . These were varied and arranged individually and in groups. One person commented, Always activities being arranged to keep us occupied. Films, bingo and entertainers. Care Homes for Older People Page 16 of 26 Complaints and protection
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: If people have concerns with their care, they or people close to them know how to complain. Any concern is looked into and action taken to put things right. The care home safeguards people from abuse and neglect and takes action to follow up any allegations. People’s legal rights are protected, including being able to vote in elections. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. Complaints are handled well and taken seriously ensuring people feel listened to. Evidence: The home has a detailed complaints procedure, which is made available to everyone on his or her admission. People spoken to were aware of how to make a complaint and felt these would be listened to and acted upon. One person said, Nothing to complain about. Everything is fine. At the time of this visit no complaints had been referred to the Commission for Social Care Inspection. The home has a procedure in place for dealing with allegations of abuse. The staff members spoken to had received training in the protection of vulnerable adults and showed a good understanding of the procedures to be followed in the event of any allegations or suspicion of abuse or neglect. Staff members spoken to said they wouldnt hesitate to report any concerns they had about care practices to ensure people living at the home are protected from potential harm or abuse. At the time of this visit the Commission for Social Care Inspection had not received any safeguarding referrals about staff working at the home. Care Homes for Older People Page 17 of 26 Environment
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: People stay in a safe and well-maintained home that is homely, clean, pleasant and hygienic. People stay in a home that has enough space and facilities for them to lead the life they choose and to meet their needs. The home makes sure they have the right specialist equipment that encourages and promotes their independence. Their room feels like their own, it is comfortable and they feel safe when they use it. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People live in a comfortable, homely, clean and safe environment Evidence: The home has been well maintained and decorated for the comfort of the people living there. People spoken to were happy with the standard of accommodation provided and said they felt at home. Since the last inspection a number of bedrooms have been redecorated and refurbished. New carpets have also been fitted on the staircase and one bedroom. The manager said the refurbishment of the home was ongoing and there further plans for the home to be redecorated and new furnishings to be purchased for the lounges. People spoken to were very happy with the improvements being made. A tour of the building confirmed people had been encouraged to personalise their bedrooms with their own belongings. People we spoke said they were happy with their rooms and said they had the choice of spending time on their own or in the lounge areas. Hot water temperatures were checked throughout the home and found to be delivering water at a safe temperature in line with health and safety guidelines.
Care Homes for Older People Page 18 of 26 Evidence: It was observed during the visit the home was clean and hygienic ensuring a pleasant environment in which to live. Care Homes for Older People Page 19 of 26 Staffing
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: People have safe and appropriate support as there are enough competent staff on duty at all times. They have confidence in the staff at the home because checks have been done to make sure that they are suitable to care for them. Their needs are met and they are cared for by staff who get the relevant training and support from their managers. There are no additional outcomes. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. Staffing levels are sufficient to meet the needs of people living at the home. Evidence: Staffing levels were sufficient for the number of people living at the home. People spoken to said they were happy with the care they were receiving and they were well treated by the staff. One person commented, The manager and her staff are all excellent . Another person said, There are always plenty of staff on duty whenever we visit. I always find them friendly and helpful. The Staff members we spoke to said they were clear about their role and work well as a team to ensure the individual and collective needs of the people in their care are met. The relative of one person said, Very happy with the care my mum receives. The staff are all lovely caring people. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Records show all staff members have access to a structured training and development pro gramme ensuring the people in their care are being supported by a well trained and competent staff team. In addition 70 of staff members have achieved National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) ensuring people are in the safe hands of qualified and competent staff. Examination of staff records confirmed the home has thorough and robust systems in
Care Homes for Older People Page 20 of 26 Evidence: place for recruiting staff members ensuring the protection of people living there. Care Homes for Older People Page 21 of 26 Management and administration
These are the outcomes that people staying in care homes should experience. They reflect the things that people have said are important to them: People have confidence in the care home because it is led and managed appropriately. People control their own money and choose how they spend it. If they or someone close to them cannot manage their money, it is managed by the care home in their best interests. The environment is safe for people and staff because appropriate health and safety practices are carried out. People get the right support from the care home because the manager runs it appropriately with an open approach that makes them feel valued and respected. The people staying at the home are safeguarded because it follows clear financial and accounting procedures, keeps records appropriately and ensures their staff understand the way things should be done. They get the right care because the staff are supervised and supported by their managers. This is what people staying in this care home experience: Judgement: People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. The home is well run and ensures the health and safety of staff and people living there are promoted and protected. Evidence: The manager of the home has many years experience in caring for elderly people and has achieved a recognised management qualification and is also a Registered General Nurse. She has access to training to ensure her knowledge and skills are updated and the home continues to be well run and for the benefit of the people who live there. People we spoke to were very positive in their comments about the manager and her staff who were described as being very caring, friendly and helpful. The relative of one person said, Lovely atmosphere created by the manager and her staff. The home has effective quality assurance systems in place to monitor the level of service they are providing. An annual quality assessment is undertaken by a
Care Homes for Older People Page 22 of 26 Evidence: professionally recognised organization who complete an audit of the care being provided and seek the views of the people who live at the home and their relatives. In addition the home has in place its own quality assurance systems to gather the views of people and keep them informed about events being organised. People spoken to confirmed they are consulted about changes taking place within the home and kept fully informed about forthcoming events being organised. Financial records were well maintained and up to date ensuring the interests of people are safeguarded. Inspection of maintenance records confirmed facilities and equipment was being maintained as required by health and safety legislation providing a safe environment for people to live. Care Homes for Older People Page 23 of 26 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, Care Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action Care Homes for Older People Page 24 of 26 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.
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