Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 22nd February 2010. 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 Caritate Nursing Home.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Caritate Nursing Home The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 9 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: Gail Richardson Date of this annual service review: 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: Laninval House Treningle Hill Bodmin Cornwall PL30 5JU 0120875628 0120874921 manager.laninval@btconnect.com Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : physical disability Conditions of registration: Caritate Limited Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 24 0 Three named service users may be accommodated who require care and accommodation by reason of old age, not falling into any other category. Up to 15 service users may be over 65 years of age who require nursing care and accommodation by reason of old age or physical disability. 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 Caritate was previously known as Laninval House and is situated approximately one mile from the centre of Bodmin and is set in 16 acres of grounds. It is an older, privately owned property with an added extension. It offers nursing care to mainly younger adults with disabilities and is viewed as a home for life, if this is the wish of the person concerned. A number of residents are dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. The ground floor of the home provides mainly communal space and is divided into several separate and distinct areas. There are also two sun lounges where smoking is permitted. Bedroom accommodation predominantly comprises of single
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 9 rooms. Stairs and a shaft lift provide access to all the floors and a range of disability equipment is available to assist residents. Externally there are very large grounds, much of which is level and accessible by wheelchair. There is a car parking area at the front of the house.Qualified Nurses and Care Assistants provide care within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Information about the home is available in the form of a residents guide, which can be supplied to enquirers on request. A copy of most recent inspection report is available in the home. Fees range from 560 to over 750 pounds per week. Additional charges are made in respect of private healthcare provision, hairdressing and personal items such as newspapers, confectionary and toiletries. 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 home 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 judgment is that the home is still providing a good service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. The AQAA told us that the views of the people using the service are sought and are used to develop the service to meet peoples needs. The AQAA told us that ,We take suggestions on board and take action when required. As a result of listening to people the manager plans to Distribute questionaires to residents, relatives, staff and key professionals.The AQAA also told us that Residents and families views are listened to and acted on. The last key inspection took place on the 10th February 2009. The service received a 2* good quality rating. No statutory requirements were made but six good practice recommendations were made. These were about the management of care plans and medication practices, quality assurance and management of water systems to ensure safety checks are made. The AQAA told us that all areas are being or have been addressed since the inspection took place. We received five surveys from people using the service. Ir was observed that in some instances relatives had assisted compleing the surveys and their comments are also included. The surveys told us I am very happy here, it makes me feel independent, My relative cannot talk but seems happy when we visit. (The service) Cares kindly for me, The food is very good, Generally well looked after,The furnishings and decor are excellent, The owners and staff are friendly and Treats me as an idividual with my own needs the staff are very caring. However some comments were made which reflected how people thought the service Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 could improve. These included There seems to be quite a turnover of staff perhaps some thought could be given to retaining staff and Trips out could be more frequent 2 local trips instead of a longer trip. The Care Quality Commission have received no complaints about this service, and the AQAA shows that the agency has not received any complaints since the last inspection. This home works well with us and have shown us that their service continues to provide good outcomes for the people who use it. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? We are not going to change our inspection plan, and will do a key inspection by 9th February 2011. 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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