Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 1st April 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Excellent service.
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 Aberwicke.
What the care home does well There are good systems in place to ensure that peoples` needs are assessed records show that person centred plans are in place. Plans are regularly updated to reflect peoples` individual needs. The systems for administering medicines are well organised and protect the two people living in the home.People have access to day services, college and events in the local community. They lead active lives and enjoy regular holidays. Good systems are in place for dealing with complaints and safeguarding matters. This helps to keep people safe. As there are only two people living in the home, the owner provides most of the support to them, but she has assistance to allow her some breaks and this appears to work well. Staff have appropriate training and are experienced in caring for these people. What the care home could do better: No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Aberwicke 99 Main Street Spittal Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 1RP three star excellent 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: Anne UrwinBrown Date: 0 1 0 4 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Aberwicke 99 Main Street Spittal Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland TD15 1RP 01289331448 01289331448 hb@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mrs H Bettison Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Mrs H Bettison care home 3 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 learning disability Conditions of registration: 3 The maximum number of service users who can be accomodated is: 3 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 category: Learning Disability Code LD, maximum number of places 3 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Aberwicke is a terraced house on the main street in Spittal, which is on the outskirts of Berwick upon Tweed. The house has sea views and is in within walking distance of the sea front.
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home The home is close to all local amenities and there are good transport links. The home is well maintained and there is a homely atmosphere. The home provides care for two adults, one with learning disabilities, one of who is over 65 years and one with a physical disability. There are two ground floor bedrooms and one on the first floor. The gardens are landscaped, highly attractive and seating is provided. Fees for the home are £410.10 per week. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
This service has an excellent three star rating that was last assessed on . An annual service review was undertaken on 1 April 2009. This random inspection lasted two hours and during that time we looked at how peoples needs are met, staffing arrangements and complaints handling. Individual plans were in place for the two people living in the home and these contained good information about peoples needs and how these are met. It was evident that peoples needs are regularly assessed and changes are updated in individual plans. Plans show that peoples health care needs are identified and that the people living in the home have appropriate access to health care services as necessary. Risks are assessed and updated as necessary. Questionnaires submitted by two relatives showed that they are satisfied with the service offered and both said the standard of care provided is good. One person said that he was very happy with his lifestyle and that he receives good support at Aberwicke. People are encouraged to follow their interests and take an active part in local community events. They have regular trips to the caravan and holidays abroad. One person has a laptop computer and is using this with an educational project. Each person has a good programme of weekly activities including college and day services. Systems are in place to make sure that people take their medicines properly. Risk assessments are in place for one person who handles his own medicines. These are regularly updated. Staff training in managing medicines has been provided. The owner is aware of the need to have in place good systems for dealing with and recording complaints. She has a good rapport with people living in the home and their families. Questionnaires said that people would feel able to raise concerns if they had any. One person said that he was able to speak to the manager if he had any concerns. Staff have completed safeguarding training. Staffing is mainly provided by the owner, but two staff members provide support as necessary. They know the people living in the home well and have received appropriate training opportunities to equip them with the skills they need to meet peoples needs. Records show that staff have regular training to ensure that they have the skills to meet peoples needs and that updating training is provided as necessary. Staff supervision is provided at regular intervals and records confirmed this. What the care home does well:
There are good systems in place to ensure that peoples needs are assessed records show that person centred plans are in place. Plans are regularly updated to reflect peoples individual needs. The systems for administering medicines are well organised and protect the two people living in the home.
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 People have access to day services, college and events in the local community. They lead active lives and enjoy regular holidays. Good systems are in place for dealing with complaints and safeguarding matters. This helps to keep people safe. As there are only two people living in the home, the owner provides most of the support to them, but she has assistance to allow her some breaks and this appears to work well. Staff have appropriate training and are experienced in caring for these people. 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 5 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes £ No R 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 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) 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 Adults (18-65 years) Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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