Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 28th October 2009. CQC found this care home to be providing an Good service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for 34 Walsall Street.
What the care home does well We did not carry out an inspection as the service was closed What the care home could do better: We did not carry out an inspection as the service was closed Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: 34 Walsall Street 34 Walsall Street Willenhall Walsall West Midlands WV13 2ER two star good service 20/01/2009 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: Wendy Grainger Date: 2 8 1 0 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: 34 Walsall Street 34 Walsall Street Willenhall Walsall West Midlands WV13 2ER 01902632211 01902632211 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) : Swan Village Care Services Limited care home 5 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 learning disability Conditions of registration: 5 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 5 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care Home Only (Code PC) To service users of the following gender: Either Whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Learning disability (LD) 5 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home 34 Walsall Street is a registered care home located in Walsall, West Midlands and provides a service for five people who have a learning disability; one person accesses the service on a respite basis. The home is situated in walking distance from Willenhall Town, having easy access via public transport to Walsall Town Centre. 34 Walsall Street is a large detached property, which comprises of five single occupancy
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 7 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 9 Brief description of the care home bedrooms, two of which are located on the ground floor, having en suite facility and the remaining three situated on the first floor equipped with a washbasin. Two bathrooms are located on the first floor; there is a stair lift in place, to enable one person living in the home to access their bedroom. A lounge area is provided on the ground floor, equipped with essential furnishings and fitments, where individuals are able to relax or socialise with other people living in the home. The home also provides a small dining area, a domestic style kitchen and a laundry. People using the service also have access to a private garden area at the rear of the property. Very limited car parking is available within the garden area. Staffing is provided on a 24-hour basis, to ensure the total supervision and support of people living in the home. People living in the home had access to relevant healthcare services. The reader may wish to contact the service for the current fees. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 7 What we found:
We received information via an e-mail from Swan Village Care Services on the 21 October 2009. Swan Village Care Services were in the process of reviewing the use of 34 Walsall St and has taken the decision that the home is no longer sustainable in its current use. The registration and category of people that can be accommodated at the premises is also to be reviewed, we do not wish to cancel the registration as we are re addressing the structure and management of the home. Details of the decision has been forwarded to all contracts departments, social services departments and families of the four people using the service, and the option of alternative accommodation within the company has been offered. Termination notice has been given to the people in line with contractual obligations, the home will have no people resident as of the 18th October 2009 at the latest. 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 7 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 27 12 There was not enough suitable bathing facilities to meet peoples needs. Appropriate action must be taken to ensure peoples personal care needs are met in away that respect their right to privacy, dignity and in a way they prefer. 31/08/2009 2 37 8 The home did not have a registered manager. The necessary action should be taken to ensure the care manager complies with her legal obligation to register with the Commission in accordance to the Care Standard Act 2000, Section 11 (1). 31/08/2009 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 5 of 7 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 Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 7 Reader Information
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