Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 6th May 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 Ashwood Court Unit 1.
What the care home does well The staff works closely with outside agencies ensuring the best interests of the residents are being met. Residents views and opinions are listened to and acted upon. The staff identifies residents strengths and capacities so that care programmes enable residents to live as independently as possible. The staff encourage residents to engage new skills and daily living activities, such as cooking and cleaning. The staff provide a comfortable, homely and pleasant place for residents to live in. What the care home could do better: At the time of the visit there were no requirements or recommendations made. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Ashwood Court Unit 1 Woodford Avenue Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 2RB 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: User doesnt belongs to any group Date: 0 6 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Ashwood Court Unit 1 Woodford Avenue Lowton Warrington Cheshire WA3 2RB 01942275758 01942722835 res.ashwoodcourt@makingspace.co.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Karen Daly Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Making Space care home 17 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 8 mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia Conditions of registration: 9 The home is registered for a maximum of 17 service users to include: up to 8 service users in the category of MD(E) (Mental Disorder over 65 years of age) up to 9 service users in the category of MD (Mental Disorder over 45 years of age) The service should employ a suitably qualified and experienced Manager who is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home The company Making Space owns Ashwood Court Care Home, providing care and support for up to 17 people with mental health needs. An active rehabilitation approach is taken, with each resident supported to maintain and develop personal and
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 7 Brief description of the care home practical life skills. The home is set in its own grounds in a residential area of Lowton. It is built in a similar style to other properties in the area and is not distinguishable as a care home. The home provides single accommodation, none of the rooms offer en suite facilities. However, bathrooms and toilets are in close proximity to residents rooms and communal areas. The home has two self-contained living areas, Beech Unit and Ash Unit which radiate from the central core unit. There is car parking to the front of the home and enclosed private gardens to the rear. The external areas of the home are well maintained and well presented. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 7 What we found:
We, the Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced random inspection at Ashwood Court on the 6 May 2010. Several weeks before our planned visit, we asked the manager to complete an Annual Quality Assurance Assessment form (AQAA). The AQAA gives us information about how the home is meeting the needs of the people who live there, and includes future plans for further development. To help us gather further information about the service we sent surveys to residents and staff. We received completed surveys from ten residents and from ten members of staff. Residents comments were very positive and they indicated they were happy living at the home. Residents confirmed they had been consulted about moving in to the home and they were provided with sufficient information about services and facilities available. When asked what the home does well at, one said, If there is something wrong with your room, staff sort it straight away. The staff are excellent and the meals are excellent. Another said, We get regular meals which are good and we can go where we want and we get on well with all the staff. Staff comments were also positive about the management of the home and how the home was run. Staff confirmed that they receive up to date information about the people they are caring for, that the recruitment process was rigorous and robust and that they are given training and updates relevant to their role. One said, We meet the need of all the individuals and respect their rights and choices. Another said, The home does well at promoting independence and helping residents to mix together. We felt the home is still providing excellent outcomes for those people living at 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 Adults (18-65 years) 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 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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