Inspection on 26/09/05 for Wealstone

This inspection was carried out on 26th September 2005.

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.

Other inspections for this house

Wealstone 15/02/07

Wealstone 20/02/06

Wealstone 13/12/04

Wealstone 13/07/04

Wealstone 24/02/04

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CARE HOMES FOR OLDER PEOPLE Wealstone Wealstone Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 1HB Lead Inspector Paul Ramsden Unannounced Inspection 26th September 2005 09:30 X10015.doc Version 1.40 Page 1 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 Reader Information Document Purpose Author Audience Further copies from Copyright Inspection Report CSCI General Public 0870 240 7535 (telephone order line) This report is copyright Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and may only be used in its entirety. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the express permission of CSCI www.csci.org.uk Internet address Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 2 This is a report of an inspection to assess whether services are meeting the needs of people who use them. The legal basis for conducting inspections is the Care Standards Act 2000 and the relevant National Minimum Standards for this establishment are those for Care Homes for Older People. They can be found at www.dh.gov.uk or obtained from The Stationery Office (TSO) PO Box 29, St Crispins, Duke Street, Norwich, NR3 1GN. Tel: 0870 600 5522. Online ordering: www.tso.co.uk/bookshop This report is a public document. Extracts may not be used or reproduced without the prior permission of the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 3 SERVICE INFORMATION Name of service Wealstone Address Wealstone Lane Chester Cheshire CH2 1HB Telephone number Fax number Email address Provider Web address Name of registered provider(s)/company (if applicable) Name of registered manager (if applicable) Type of registration No. of places registered (if applicable) 01244 377900 01244 379954 CLS Care Services Limited Patricia Sharratt Care Home 40 Category(ies) of Old age, not falling within any other category registration, with number (40) of places Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 4 SERVICE INFORMATION Conditions of registration: 1. Care home (PC), old age, not falling within any other category (40) places only. 13th December 2004 Date of last inspection Brief Description of the Service: Wealstone is a single-storey care home for people over 65 years of age. The home is owned by CLS care services, a registered charity and is located in the Upton area of Chester. It is close to the local shops and other community facilities. There are a variety of garden areas and an enclosed patio area available for service users; these are accessible and well maintained. There are adequate car parking facilities available. Residents accommodation consists of 40 single bedrooms, seven of which have en-suite facilities; the remaining rooms have wash hand basins fitted. There are adequate communal facilities available for the numbers of residents that can be accommodated. Wealstone has an adequate number of toilets and a variety of bathrooms available. Aids to help independence are in evidence throughout the home; these include bath hoists, grab rails and an emergency call bell system. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 5 SUMMARY This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection. This announced inspection was carried out on 26 September 2005 by Paul Ramsden and lasted five hours. The home manager was on duty together with the agreed numbers of senior, care and ancillary staff. Forty people were living in the home at the time of the visit. During the inspection eleven residents, three visitors, the manager and two of the staff on duty were spoken with. A range of care, health and home records were examined and a tour of the premises, including all lounges, other shared areas and a number of bedrooms, was undertaken. Comment cards for use by residents and relatives were given to the manager upon arrival at the home. One relative comment card has been returned to the CSCI. What the service does well: What has improved since the last inspection? Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 6 The manager said that the staffing levels within the home had improved and there was less use of agency staff. Various improvements to the facilities have been made, these include; ongoing redecoration, the smokers lounge is now used for activities, a computer room is available for residents and staff, the gardens has been improved and a new awning has been provided. What they could do better: Please contact the provider for advice of actions taken in response to this inspection. The report of this inspection is available from enquiries@csci.gsi.gov.uk or by contacting your local CSCI office. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 7 DETAILS OF INSPECTOR 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) Scoring of Outcomes Statutory Requirements Identified During the Inspection Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 8 Choice of Home The intended outcomes for Standards 1 – 6 are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Prospective service users have the information they need to make an informed choice about where to live. Each service user has a written contract/ statement of terms and conditions with the home. No service user moves into the home without having had his/her needs assessed and been assured that these will be met. Service users and their representatives know that the home they enter will meet their needs. Prospective service users and their relatives and friends have an opportunity to visit and assess the quality, facilities and suitability of the home. Service users assessed and referred solely for intermediate care are helped to maximise their independence and return home. The Commission considers Standards 3 and 6 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 3 and 6 Residents are assessed prior to admission to ensure that the home will be able to meet their needs. EVIDENCE: As part of the inspection process the care files of three people living at the home were reviewed. Pre-admission assessments that demonstrated that resident’s individual needs were being assessed in an accurate and consistent way had been carried out. Those seen contained enough information for staff to be able to meet individual needs. Residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals are involved with the pre-admission assessment. Various risk assessments were also completed. Intermediate care is not provided at Wealstone. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 9 Health and Personal Care The intended outcomes for Standards 7 – 11 are: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. The service user’s health, personal and social care needs are set out in an individual plan of care. Service users’ health care needs are fully met. Service users, where appropriate, are responsible for their own medication, and are protected by the home’s policies and procedures for dealing with medicines. Service users feel they are treated with respect and their right to privacy is upheld. Service users are assured that at the time of their death, staff will treat them and their family with care, sensitivity and respect. The Commission considers Standards 7, 8, 9 and 10 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 7, 8 and 10 All residents have a care plan that shows how their individual needs are being met. The health, social and emotional needs of people living at Wealstone are being identified and met. The records inspected were being kept to a good standard. EVIDENCE: The care team leaders are responsible for drawing up a resident’s plan of care. The five care plans seen as part of the case tracking process provided staff members with the necessary information for them to look after a person’s needs. The health and well being of residents was carefully and appropriately monitored, and an appropriate record of development and actions taken was being kept. There was written evidence to confirm that care plans were being reviewed and where necessary re-written on a regular basis. The care plans seen contained evidence of consultation with residents or their families/advocates. A new care planning system has recently been implemented. All personal care is carried out in the privacy of a resident’s bedroom or one of the bathrooms. Residents spoken with confirmed that they had been able to express their opinions and wishes about their daily routines. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 10 Residents are able to have a telephone fitted in their rooms if they want to and their mail is given to them unopened. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 11 Daily Life and Social Activities The intended outcomes for Standards 12 - 15 are: 12. 13. 14. 15. Service users find the lifestyle experienced in the home matches their expectations and preferences, and satisfies their social, cultural, religious and recreational interests and needs. Service users maintain contact with family/ friends/ representatives and the local community as they wish. Service users are helped to exercise choice and control over their lives. Service users receive a wholesome appealing balanced diet in pleasing surroundings at times convenient to them. The Commission considers all of the above key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 12, 13, 14 and 15 Residents spoken with were positive about the home and the services provided; they are able to maintain contact with their family and friends and make choices regarding their own lives. EVIDENCE: Residents were able to move around freely within the home and a choice of sitting areas was available. Residents confirmed that routines within the home were flexible and that they were able to make choices in many areas of daily living, for example times of rising and retiring, participation in planned activities. Staff members were observed to knock on the door and to await permission before entering a resident’s bedroom. The residents and visitors made a number of positive comments regarding the care and services provided at Wealstone. Comments included; “Staff let me be independent”, “I would raise any issues of concern”. Visitors are free to visit the home at any reasonable time. An activities co-ordinator organises a variety of social events and will work with people both independently and in groups. Residents and visitors spoke positively about the activities available. Residents are able to come and go from the building subject to risk assessment. Links with the local community are maintained. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 12 Meals can be eaten in the dining room or in the privacy of residents’ own rooms. There is a menu that has the flexibility to meet individual needs and choices. All of the residents that commented said that the food was good and that choices were available. Special diets are prepared where necessary. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 13 Complaints and Protection The intended outcomes for Standards 16 - 18 are: 16. 17. 18. Service users and their relatives and friends are confident that their complaints will be listened to, taken seriously and acted upon. Service users’ legal rights are protected. Service users are protected from abuse. The Commission considers Standards 16 and 18 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 16 and 18 The complaints procedure was available to residents in the home’s service user guide and on the notice board. Those residents that commented said that they would inform the home manager or another senior employee of any concerns or complaints. They also said that they felt confident that appropriate action would be taken. Policies, procedures and staff training are in place to protect residents from abuse. EVIDENCE: There is a written complaints procedure for the home. This is included in the Service User Guide. Residents were aware of their right to complain if they were unhappy with any aspect of the service they received at Wealstone. The home has an Adult Protection procedure (including Whistle Blowing), which complies with the Public Disclosure Act 1998 and the Department of Health Guidance No Secrets. The manager and staff confirmed that training regarding Adult Protection was provided. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 14 Environment The intended outcomes for Standards 19 – 26 are: 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Service users live in a safe, well-maintained environment. Service users have access to safe and comfortable indoor and outdoor communal facilities. Service users have sufficient and suitable lavatories and washing facilities. Service users have the specialist equipment they require to maximise their independence. Service users’ own rooms suit their needs. Service users live in safe, comfortable bedrooms with their own possessions around them. Service users live in safe, comfortable surroundings. The home is clean, pleasant and hygienic. The Commission considers Standards 19 and 26 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): The home, which is purpose-built, provides facilities to meet the needs of older people. Standards of hygiene and cleanliness are good. EVIDENCE: A tour of the premises was undertaken; this included all communal areas and a number of bedrooms. Whilst the home both externally and internally is being maintained to a good standard it was seen that the carpet leading to the pink lounge was badly marked and needed replacement. See requirement No 1. Bedrooms seen during the inspection were personalised, comfortable, wellfurnished and contained items of furniture belonging to residents’. The home was found to be clean and tidy on the day of inspection. The laundry is appropriately equipped and good systems are in place for the care of peoples’ clothes. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 15 Staffing The intended outcomes for Standards 27 – 30 are: 27. 28. 29. 30. Service users’ needs are met by the numbers and skill mix of staff. Service users are in safe hands at all times. Service users are supported and protected by the home’s recruitment policy and practices. Staff are trained and competent to do their jobs. The Commission consider all the above are key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 27,28 and 29 Staff members were seen to be working positively with residents, families and visiting professionals to improve the quality of life of people living in the home. A robust recruitment process is in place. EVIDENCE: Staff on duty and rotas seen demonstrated that staffing levels and the skill mix of staff were adequate to meet the needs of the residents within the home. Staff members were cheerful and friendly and residents were complimentary about staff attitude and competence. Staff training is ongoing and the manager confirmed that they were working to achieve 50 of staff qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent. The three staff files seen contained all of the required information and a robust recruitment procedure was in place for the protection of residents. The home manager confirmed that she was aware that all new staff must be checked against the POVA list and that a satisfactory CRB disclosure must be obtained before employment commences. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 16 Management and Administration The intended outcomes for Standards 31 – 38 are: 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. Service users live in a home which is run and managed by a person who is fit to be in charge, of good character and able to discharge his or her responsibilities fully. Service users benefit from the ethos, leadership and management approach of the home. The home is run in the best interests of service users. Service users are safeguarded by the accounting and financial procedures of the home. Service users’ financial interests are safeguarded. Staff are appropriately supervised. Service users’ rights and best interests are safeguarded by the home’s record keeping, policies and procedures. The health, safety and welfare of service users and staff are promoted and protected. The Commission considers Standards 31, 33, 35 and 38 the key standards to be inspected at least once during a 12 month period. JUDGEMENT – we looked at outcomes for the following standard(s): 31, 33, 36 and 38 The home is being well run and managed on a day-to-day basis. EVIDENCE: The home has an experienced and competent manager who is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. She is currently working towards the Registered Managers Award. Attempts are being made to seek the opinions of residents about the quality of service provided by the home; comments cards and a feedback box are located in the entrance area. A quality assurance survey to ascertain whether residents and families are happy with the standards of care being provided has been undertaken. Copies of the results will be made available to residents, families and the Commission. All staff members are supervised on a continuous basis; in addition they all receive formal supervision regularly. Staff members confirmed this. There was evidence that staff were receiving training in areas such as moving and Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 17 handling, first aid and fire safety. The home manager keeps a record of all statutory and other training undertaken by staff. The fire precautions record book was up to date and demonstrated that checks of the alarm system, emergency lighting, fire drills and staff training were taking place. The engineers were on site attempting to rectify a fault with the fire alarm system; upon checking it was found that it had not been working for the two days prior to the inspection. The alarm contractors had been unable to rectify the problem and the engineers on site were actually from the system manufacturers. The manager said that she had informed all of the staff of the problem and increased the frequency of the safety checks as a precaution. It has since been confirmed that the system was repaired on the day of the inspection visit. Monthly visits to comply with regulation 26 of the Care Homes Regulations are being carried out. Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 18 SCORING OF OUTCOMES This page summarises the assessment of the extent to which the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People have been met and uses the following scale. The scale ranges from: 4 Standard Exceeded 2 Standard Almost Met (Commendable) (Minor Shortfalls) 3 Standard Met 1 Standard Not Met (No Shortfalls) (Major Shortfalls) “X” in the standard met box denotes standard not assessed on this occasion “N/A” in the standard met box denotes standard not applicable CHOICE OF HOME Standard No Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENVIRONMENT Standard No Score 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 X x 3 x x N/A HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE Standard No Score 7 3 8 3 9 X 10 3 11 X DAILY LIFE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Standard No Score 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 COMPLAINTS AND PROTECTION Standard No Score 16 3 17 X 18 3 X X X X 3 3 3 3 STAFFING Standard No Score 27 3 28 3 29 3 30 X MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Standard No 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Score 3 X 2 X X 3 X 2 Wealstone DS0000006680.V252044.R01.S.doc Version 5.0 Page 19 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? NO STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS This section sets out the actions, which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Care Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider(s) must comply with the given timescales. No. 1 Standard OP19 Regulation 23 [2] Requirement The carpet leading from the staff area to the pink lounge is badly marked and needs to be replaced. Timescale for action 31/12/05 RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations relate to National Minimum Standards and are seen as good practice for the Registered Provider/s to consider carrying out. 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