Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 10th November 2009. CQC found this care home to be providing an Good 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 Appletree Grange.
What the care home does well Medication facilities have been improved. The recruitment process is more robust to ensure suitable staff are employed to care for people living at the home. Staff are regularly instructed on what to do in the event of a fire, to keep people safe. What the care home could do better: Staffing is to be reviewed in line with the change to the home`s registration to make sure that levels are appropriate to meet people`s needs. Random inspection report
Care homes for older people
Name: Address: Appletree Grange Appletree Grange Durham Road Birtley County Durham DH3 2BH two star good 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: Elaine Malloy Date: 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Appletree Grange Appletree Grange Durham Road Birtley County Durham DH3 2BH 01914102175 01914102433 appletree@barchester.com www.barchester.com/oulton 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) : Barchester Healthcare Homes Ltd care home 32 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 32 dementia old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: 32 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accomodated is: 32 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: Old age, not falling within any other category - Code OP, maximum number of places 32 Dementia Code DE, maximum number of places 32 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Appletree Grange is registered to provide personal care for 32 older people, including people who have dementia care needs. The home is not registered to provide nursing care, but district nursing services are arranged where necessary.
Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 7 Brief description of the care home All bedrooms are single and have en-suite facilities. The home provides some aids and adaptations to support the needs of people with physical disabilities. The layout and the design of the building ensure easy access to WCs and a choice of lounge areas for the people who live here. There is a lift to take people to and from the first floor. To the front of the building is a sheltered garden seating area for use by residents and their relatives. A car park is sited to the rear of the home and provides ample parking for visitors. The main access into the building is via a short ramp at the rear entrance. The home is situated in Birtley on the main Durham Road. It is on a bus route and is close to local shops and other local amenities. A guide to the homes services and details of fees are available from the home. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 7 What we found:
This inspection was carried out to check staffing levels and whether previous requirements have been addressed. An inspector visited the home unannounced on 10th November 2009 and spent time talking to the management and other staff, and people living at the home to get their views. Relevant records were also examined. We found that: The home has a new medication storage cupboard and an additional medication trolley. There are clear arrangements for new staff to be checked and vetted before starting work. A system is in place for staff to be provided with fire instructions at the correct intervals. The homes registration has been changed so there is greater flexibility to the numbers and care needs of people who can be admitted to the home. 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 7 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 Older People 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 1 27 The staffing ratio should be reviewed to make sure levels are sufficient to meet the needs of the numbers and categories of care of people living at the home. Care Homes for Older People Page 6 of 7 Reader Information
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