Inspection on 17/08/09 for Springfield House Residential Care Home

This inspection was carried out on 17th August 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.

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Random inspection report Care homes for older people Name: Address: Springfield House Residential Care Home Springfield House North Hill Cornwall PL157PQ one star adequate service 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: Helen Tworkowski Date: 1 7 0 8 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home Name of care home: Address: Springfield House Residential Care Home Springfield House North Hill Cornwall PL157PQ 01566782361 01566782169 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mr Mohammad Jahmeerbacus Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Cornish Care Ltd care home 23 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 6 6 23 dementia mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: 0 0 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 23. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender 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 aged 65 years or over on admission (Code DE(E)) - maximum of 6 places Mental disorder aged 65 years or over on admission (Code MD(E)) - maximum of 6 places Date of last inspection Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home Springfield House is located in the rural village of North Hill, which is between Liskeard, Callington and Launceston. The home is registered to provide care for 23 older people some of whom may have dementia or mental health needs. The home has a large lounge, a conservatory and a dining room. In addition there is a lawned garden to one side of the house, and a smaller enclosed courtyard garden near the dining room. The bedrooms are on the ground and first floor, and there is a stair lift for people who have difficulties climbing stairs to the first floor. Six of the rooms are arranged in pairs, so whilst each pair of rooms shares a small lounge area, they also only have borrowed light. Four of the bedrooms have ensuite toilets. Information about the services provided in the home can be obtained from the home. Up to date information on fees is available in from the home. Items not included in the weekly fee are chiropody, hairdressing, newspapers, and personal toiletries and clothing. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found: We visited this home to follow up on immediate requirements that had been made as a result a key inspection visit made on 13 th July 09. These requirements were in relation to one individual at the home. The requirements were that the individual be provided with suitable bedroom accommodation, that is appropriately furnished, clean and free from odour. And, that a proper assessment be carried out in relation to the individuals ability to freely leave the home, and any decisions or agreements be recorded in the Care Plan. We spoke with a relative of the individual concerned and she confirmed that she was now satisfied with the accommodation provided. Also that she had participated in a review, and had discussed issues around going out and activities. The relative also confirmed that when she had visited she had seen her relative out in the garden, taking part in tasks such as weeding. We also spoke with Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) who had taken part in the review. The CPN was satisfied that that the manager understood the individuals complex needs, and that they working to meet them in an appropriate manner. When we visited the home we looked at the bedroom and found that the room was clean, tidy and good order. There was no smell or odour in the room. Work had started to fit an en-suite toilet facility. We also looked at the information about this individual, we found that changes had been made to the risk assessments reflecting the review that had occurred with the C.P.N. 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 8 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 24 12 Vision panels in bedroom and 01/10/2009 bathroom doors must be obscured. Suitable locks must be provided on all bathroom and toilet doors. Peoples privacy and dignity must be respected. 2 24 13 Potential injury from hot radiators must be risk assessed, and appropriate action taken. Hot radiators can cause serve injury if a person falls and lies against such a surface. 01/10/2009 3 24 23 The bedroom occupied by ** 01/10/2009 must be decorated, cleaned and furnished to a suitable to standard. Everyone, whatever their disability must be provided with clean and comfortable accommodation. This requirement was issued on 9/7/09 to be met by 20/7/09. 4 26 16 Appropriate actions must be taken to avoid the spread of infection. This must include proper hand washing facilities. Staff must be 01/10/2009 Care Homes for Older People Page 5 of 8 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 appropriately trained in relation to the control of infection. Infections can be easily spread by failing to wash hands properly, and this could has serious consequences for an frail elderly person. Care Homes for Older People Page 6 of 8 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 7 of 8 Reader Information Document Purpose: Author: Audience: Further copies from: Inspection Report Care Quality Commission General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) Our duty to regulate social care services is set out in the Care Standards Act 2000. Copies of the National Minimum Standards –Care Homes for Older People can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or got from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. 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