Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 18th December 2009. 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 Bawden Manor Farm.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Bawden Manor Farm The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 1 6 1 2 2 0 0 8 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: Ian. Wright Date of this annual service review: 1 6 1 1 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: West Polberro St Agnes Cornwall TR5 0ST 01872552237 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
mail@dcact.org Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability Conditions of registration: Spectrum Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 7 0 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 7. The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Learning disability (Code LD) 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 Bawden Manor Farm is a care home providing accommodation and personal care for up to 7 adults of both sexes, who have a learning disability. The registered provider is Spectrum, an organisation that specialises in providing services to people with autistic spectrum disorders. Spectrum employs a manager who is registered with the Commission and a team of care staff to run the home on a day-to-day basis. Senior managers, who are based outside of the home, are available to provide specialist input and support to the residents as required.
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 1 6 1 2 2 0 0 8 The home is a detached, two-storey building, set in its own, extensive grounds with a spectacular view of the Cornish coastline. All of the residents have individual bedrooms and are able to access a large communal lounge, a smaller, quiet lounge and separate dining room. Some of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and there are separate toilets and bathrooms in addition to these. The home has a communal kitchen and car parking space outside the main building. The home has separate office facilities with space for staff to sleep in. The homes main entrance is accessible by steps but there is a separate entrance with level access and there are bedrooms on the ground floor of the building. The building could be adapted to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities if necessary. There is a lift that goes to the first floor of the building, but it is not currently in use. The home is in a quiet, secluded area on the outskirts of the village of St. Agnes. The village is within walking distance and local towns are accessible by car. Annual Service Review Page 3 of 6 Service update since the last key inspection or annual service review:
What did we do for this annual service review? We looked at all the information that we have received, or asked for, since the last key inspection or annual service review. This included: *The annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) that was sent to us by the service. The AQAA is a self assessment that focuses on how well outcomes are being met for people using the service. It also gave us some numerical information about the service. * Surveys returned to us by people using the service and from other people with an interest in the service. * Information we have about how the service has managed any complaints. *What the service has told us about things that have happened in the service, these are called notifications and are a legal requirement. *The previous key inspection and the results of any other visits that we have made to the service in the last 12 months. * Relevant information from other organisations. * What other people have told us about the service. What has this told us about the service? The registered persons have sent us their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) when we asked for it. It was clear and gave us all the information we asked for. We looked at the information in the AQAA and our judgement is that the service is still providing a good service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. We received completed postal surveys from professionals involved in the service, and some staff who work at the service. These were generally positive although some comments were received that staffing levels could be higher, staff should not be asked to cover shifts at other services if that results in the cancellation of activities for people at this home. We also received one comment that the home could at times be cleaner. People did say that care was to a very good standard, care and support is individualised, the staff group works well together, and staff support and training is very good. We were told there is a good range of activities available for people living in the home. Professionals working with the service said there is good liaison with the community team. We have not received any concerns, complaints or allegations of abuse about people using this service. Since the last key inspection we have not received any notifications, which are required by law, which have caused us any concern. We have had no contact from other organisations (e.g. health or social services departments) which cause us any concern about how people are supported at the service. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review?
Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 We are not going to change our inspection plan, and will do a key inspection within 3 years of the last key inspection. However, we can inspect the service at any time if we have concerns about the quality of the service or the safety of the people using the service. Annual Service Review Page 5 of 6 Reader Information
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