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Inspection on 05/10/06 for Edenside
Also see our care home review for Edenside for more information
This inspection was carried out on 5th 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 and visitors spoke very highly of the staff and praised the level of care and support provided. The inspector observed warm interaction between staff and residents and visitors said they were "always made welcome and offered tea and biscuits". The home provides a warm and homely atmosphere with staff supporting residents in their daily life and ensuring the routines within the home are applicable to the assessed needs. Care plans are well kept with all the monthly reviews up to date. Information on them was, in the main relevant and provided sufficient detail for the support workers to meet the assessed needs. Details of professional healthcare visits are noted on the daily records as well as the supervisors` notes. Medication records were examined and found to be up to date and correctly completed.
What has improved since the last inspection?
There has been some internal refurbishment since the last inspection when some bedrooms and one of the lounges were redecorated. Any further work that may be needed has been put on hold due to financial constraints within the organisation. The new manager, who has yet to be registered, is working with the senior team and support workers to ensure a high standard of care is provided.
What the care home could do better:
From interviews with residents and visitors and the returned questionnaires it is clear that Edenside provides a good standard of care and support to those living in the home. Discussions with the manager confirmed that she is aiming to improve on this already high standard.