Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 11th 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 Brickfields Cottage.
What the care home does well There are currently two newer residents in the home who are having a planned introduction to residential living. We saw evidence of the very flexible and individual way these residents are being supported, both to gradually accept their new surroundings and to maintain their very strong links with their previous home. We saw that relatives of these two people are frequently welcomed as part of the home enabling all parties to be comfortable and happy with the changes underway. All the care provided at the home is person centred in every way. Person centred planning underpins people`s daily lives and we saw evidence that all residents are fully involved with care planning through a meaningful key worker system. Staff support each resident to achieve their recorded goals , a few at a time and details were seen of the steps to achieving the goals and the monitoring of outcomes. All information about the home is provided for residents in an easy-read, and pictorial format. We saw these documents in all bedrooms and they included the complaints procedures and individual easy-read NHS guidance, which enables the residents to understand any treatment or medication they might need. Every resident also has an activity board in their bedroom with a daily pictorial plan to show them what is happening each day of the week. We saw two residents return to the home as we arrived. They had been with two staff members on a shopping trip for the home and were very animated with this trip, showing us their purchases. We saw the lunch enjoyed by residents during the visit and staff said that meals are planned according to the residents` wishes, using the pictorial menus displayed. The staff confirmed that the main meal of the day can be served at either mid-day or in the evening according to the residents` needs and wishes. The home has achieved a 5 stars rating for hygiene standards awarded by the local authority. What the care home could do better: We found no areas where any improvements could be made during this visit. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Brickfields Cottage Hare Street Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0AB 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: Patricia House Date: 1 1 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Brickfields Cottage Hare Street Road Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0AB 01763289230 01762289012 jane.harris@turning-point.co.uk www.turning-point.co.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Ms Jane Harris Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Turning Point Southern Area Office care home 6 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 0 learning disability physical disability Conditions of registration: 5 1 This home may accommodate 5 people with learning disability. This home may accommodate up to 1 person with physical disability (when associated with learning disability). Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Brickfields Cottage is a care home providing personal care and accommodation for 5 adults with a learning disability, one of whom may have associated physical disabilities. The house is owned by Hertfordshire County Council, however the service is managed by Turning Point. It is located two miles east of Buntingford and one mile from Hare
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 7 Brief description of the care home Street village, which is in a rural area of Hertfordshire. The home uses its own transportation. The home is a large detached two-storey house. Bedrooms are sited on the ground and first floor. There are adequate bathing and toilet facilities on each floor for service users. Communal space is provided on the ground floor and comprises of a large lounge, dining room and a well-equipped domestic style kitchen with separate laundry room. The home has a large landscaped rear garden. The grounds are secure with fenced boundaries and a driveway has been constructed to provide safer access from the main road to the car park. Current charges for the home are available on request. A copy of the homes Service Users Guide, Statement of Purpose and last inspection report are displayed and copies are available on request. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 7 What we found:
The inspection took place over part of one day with one inspector. The manager was on duty during the inspection and we spoke with residents and staff and observed the interaction between them. We checked a selection of records and visited all areas of the home. We saw the mid day meal served during the inspection. 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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