This inspection was carried out on 14th October 2009.
CQC found this care home to be providing an Adequate service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
Random inspection report
Care homes for older people
Name: Address: Edwardian Care Home 168/170 Biscot Road Luton LU3 1AX one star adequate service 18/06/2009 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 review of the service. We call this review a ‘key’ inspection. This is a report of a random inspection of this care home. A random inspection is a short, focussed review of the service. 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: Sally Snelson Date: 1 4 1 0 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Edwardian Care Home 168/170 Biscot Road Luton LU3 1AX 01582705100 01582705106 edwardian170@yahoo.co.uk 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) : The Edwardian Care Home Ltd care home 30 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 12 30 dementia old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: 1 named person above the age of 60 years Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home 0 0 1 8 0 6 2 0 0 9 The Edwardian is a purpose built care home that provides single room accommodation for 30 people over 65 years of age including those who have dementia and/or physical disabilities. The home is on a busy road, which is a short car or bus ride away from Luton Town Centre. Accommodation for people using the service is on the ground and first floor with a further third floor that accommodates administrative and staffing offices. Access to all floors is via staircases and a shaft lift. The home borders straight onto the pavement area of the street with a small
Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 9 Brief description of the care home ornamental garden to one side that is not suitable for recreational purposes. A small patio area with summertime pagoda and garden furniture is situated to the rear of the building, as is car parking. The manager told us that fees were under review, as the home was not accepting admissions, but were in the region of £446-£460 depending on the assessed needs and the room occupied. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 9 What we found:
This short inspection visit was to met the new manager for the service and ensure that she understood the requirements made at the last Key Inspection, and her responsibility to work with the provider to meet these. We also wanted to make her aware of the discussion we had had in the past with the providers informing them of our enforcement processes if further breaches were found. The new manager, Doreen Bourne, had been in post for approximately a month and had completed an induction period with a manager who had been holding the service in the absence of the manager. At the time of this visit we spoke to some staff and people using the service. They all appeared to be happy with the new arrangement and were settling into routine. The home had had some new admissions, but only 15 of the bedrooms were occupied. What the care home does well: 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 4 of 9 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ 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 1 1 5 The service must ensure that 31/07/2009 all documentation provided for users of the service and their representatives is accurate and kept up-todate. This ensures that people are aware of what the service provides. 2 7 15 Care plans must be simply 01/08/2009 laid out and provide the reader with the information they need where they expect to find it. This ensures that a there is a consistent approach to providing care. 3 8 13 Risk assessment must be 01/08/2009 used to determine risk and how the risk can be managed and not to write all aspects of how care should be delivered. This ensures that when staff look at care plans the information about providing care is not muddled with that about risk. 4 12 12 There should be a record to 01/08/2009 confirm that the activities provided for the people using
Page 5 of 9 Care Homes for Older People 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 the service are acceptable to them. There should also be a record of how residents reacted to the activity provided. This ensures that people are offered stimulation that suits and benefits them and not simply passes time. 5 18 12 Staff must ensure that they follow SOVA policies and practices at all times. This will ensure that all those living at the Edwardian are protected from harm or abuse of any type. 6 19 25 Windows opening on the ground floor should not be opened wide. This is to prevent people entering or leaving the building unnoticed 7 27 18 The service must ensure that 10/07/2009 staff are deployed throughout the home. This ensures that people, particularly in communal areas, are not left unattended. 8 30 18 The service must have a system in place to ensure that staff have understood any training offered and will follow the processes and procedures they have learnt correctly. 01/08/2009 10/07/2009 01/07/2009 Care Homes for Older People Page 6 of 9 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 This ensures that all residents receive a consistent high level of care. 9 36 18 Staff must have at least six supervision sessions a year. This allows staff the opportunity to discuss in a safe environment there training needs and any aspects of their role. 01/01/2010 Care Homes for Older People Page 7 of 9 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 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 Care Homes for Older People Page 8 of 9 Reader Information
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