Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 10th February 2010. it is an annual review prepared by CQC after examining previous reports and information from the provider. At the time of this report, CQC judged the service to be Good.
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.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for 71 Middleton Avenue.
Annual service review
Name of Service: 71 Middleton Avenue The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 0 5 0 1 2 0 0 9 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 We do an annual service review when there has been no key inspection of the service in the last 12 months. It does not involve a visit to the service but is a summary of new information given to us, or collected by us, since the last key inspection or annual service review.
Has this annual service review changed our opinion of the service?
No You should read the last key inspection report for this service to get a full picture of how well outcomes for the people using the service are being met. The date by which we will do a key inspection: Name of inspector: Stephen Ellis Date of this annual service review: 0 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 5 Information about the service
Address of service: 71 Middleton Avenue Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0LL 01642750617 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
www.mencap.org.uk Royal Mencap Society Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability Conditions of registration: Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 6 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 6 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 followin category: Learning Disability, Code LD, maximum number of places 6 Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the No service’s registration details in the last 12 months? If yes, what have they been: Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service 71 Middleton Avenue is registered with the Care Quality Commission under the Care Standards Act 2000 as a care home providing care and accommodation for up to 6 adults who have a learning disability in spacious single rooms. The home is a purpose built bungalow and is situated in a residential area near a sports field. The home has been established since 1993 and is located within a short bus journey of local facilities such as shops and a leisure centre. The home provides spacious accommodation and is suitable for wheelchair users. For details about the current weekly fees, enquirers should contact the service direct. 0 5 0 1 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 2 of 5 Annual Service Review Page 3 of 5 Service update since the last key inspection or annual service review:
What did we do for this annual service review? We examined the homes Annual Quality Assurance Assessment, which is the homes self-assessment of its performance to date. We looked at surveys that people who use the service and staff had completed and returned to us with their comments. We considered notifications made by the service and sent to us about significant events. We reviewed the findings of the last key inspection carried out on 5th January 2009 and the results of two safeguarding meetings convened by Stockton Council. What has this told us about the service? 71 Middleton Avenue continues to do well against most of the key National Minimum Standards concerning Adults with learning disability, in terms of positive outcomes for the people who use the service. People who use the service and their representatives say that they are happy living at Middleton Avenue. Typical comments received from people who use the service and staff included: I can do what I want to do. The carers listen and act on what I say. The staff treat me well. The home does well in providing me with music and lights. The home does well in arranging meals out with my friends. The home works hard to meet every individuals needs, wants and wishes. Several staff commented that the home could provide more social/community support for individual service users if staffing levels were increased. This aspect of personal support is being explored by the service in conjunction with the relevant Local Authority. The service takes a person centred approach, providing individualised care. The home has good professional relationships with external health and social care agencies. The service has good quality assurance systems in place, with support from external senior managers. The home has a good staff team of well trained personnel. 50 of the 10 permanaent care staff have gained qualifications in Care at National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 or above. There are good staff induction and training programmes organised by the home (many accredited with Learning Disability Qualifications), including person centred care. The personal care and support provided is good. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? The service is progressing well and its Quality rating continues to be good. There is no intention to carry out a key inspection before January 2011. However, the service will be subject to continuous monitoring and annual review and may receive an inspection at any time. Annual Service Review Page 4 of 5 Reader Information
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