Inspection on 26/01/09 for Shirebrook Priory
Also see our care home review for Shirebrook Priory for more information
This inspection was carried out on 26th January 2009.
CSCI found this care home to be providing an Poor service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
Inspecting for better lives Thematic inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Shirebrook Priory Retford Road South Leverton Nr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0BY The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: zero star poor 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. This is a report of a thematic 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: Nancy Bradley Date: 2 6 0 1 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Shirebrook Priory Retford Road South Leverton Nr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0BY 01427884482 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: shirebrookpriory@shirebrookcaregroup.co.uk Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Mrs Sharon Radford care home 16 Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 learning disability 16 Over 65 0 Conditions of registration: The provider may provide the following category of service only: Care Home - Code PC To service users of the following gender: Either Whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Learning Disabilities - Code LD The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated are: 16. Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home The Priory is a care home providing personal care and accommodation for 16 younger adults who have a learning disability. The home provides short and long term care and will provide a respite service and accept emergency admissions. Shirebrook Care Group own a number of care homes in Nottingham and Derbyshire owns the home. The home is located in the village of South Leverton, which has a shop, post office and pubs. There is public transport to the nearby town of Retford and the home has a vehicle to assist with transport. All of the homes bedrooms are single, and 6 of the Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years)
Page 2 of 9 bedrooms have en-suite facilities. Bedrooms are located on 2 floors. There is not a passenger or stair lift. The home has large gardens, including a pond and vegetable garden that are well maintained and easily accessible. There is car parking available for about 10 cars. Further information about the home is available from the acting manager and will be available from the providers website shortly when the home has been added at www.shirebrookcaregroup.co.uk . A copy of the latest inspection report is available in the office. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 9 What we found: 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 Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 9 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ Outstanding statutory requirements These requirements were set at the last inspection. They may not have been looked at during this inspection, as a thematic inspection is short and focussed. The registered person must take the necessary action to comply with these requirements within the timescales set.
No. Standard Regulation Requirement Timescale for action 1 6 15(1) Details of residents ethnic 07/08/2008 origin and information about any significant relationships must be included in the care plan. There must be opportunities for all people living at the home to take part in appropriate activities. 01/09/2008 2 12 16(2)(n) 3 17 16 (2)(i) Mealtimes must be organised 01/09/2008 so people have the opportunity to enjoy their meals in a pleasant environment and with appropriate crockery and cutlery. People should be provided with the personal support they require in a dignified and respectful manner. There must be a system in place to monitor any particular health condition and information must be available about how staff must respond. 01/09/2008 4 18 12(4)(a) 5 19 12 (1)(a) 07/08/2008 6 19 13(1)(b) Arrangements must be made 01/09/2008 so that people receive the healthcare they require.
Page 5 of 9 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) 7 20 13(2) Medication procedures must be reviewed so that peoples medication is stored and administered correctly and safely. The reasons for any change in medication given must be recorded on the Medicine Administration Record. 01/09/2008 8 20 13(2) 07/08/2008 9 23 12 (1)(a) The safeguarding procedures 01/09/2008 must be followed in the event of all allegations of abuse and staff must be aware of their responsibilities to alert abuse in accordance with these procedures Appropriate responses must be made to maintenance issues that present a health and safety risk. 07/08/2008 10 24 23(2)(b) 11 24 23(2)(d) All worn and/or dirty carpets 01/11/2008 must be cleaned and or replaced The building must be made 01/11/2008 suitable for people to live in, including decor, furnishings and fittings The laundry must operate so 01/09/2008 that peoples clothes are properly cleaned and cared for They home must be kept to an acceptable standard of cleanliness and sufficient hand washing facilities provided 01/09/2008 12 24 23(2)(d) 13 30 13(3) 14 30 13(3) Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 9 15 32 18 (1)(a) Staff must be aware of their role and responsibility in supporting people There must be suitable management arrangements to ensure the home is properly run in peoples best interests whilst a new manager is recruited 01/09/2008 16 37 18(1)(a) 01/09/2008 17 39 24 (1)(a) Residents must have 07/08/2008 opportunities to express their views on how the home is run. This will ensure that residents can have a say in the running of the home. Advice must be sought from the Infection Control Nurse about cleaning regimes and practices throughout the home 01/09/2008 18 42 13(3) 19 42 13(4)(c) The fire evacuation 01/09/2008 procedures must be followed in the event of the fire alarm sounding Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) 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, 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.
No. Refer to Standard Good Practice Recommendations Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 8 of 9 Reader Information
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