Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 19th October 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 Chyngton Rise.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Chyngton Rise The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 2 2 1 0 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: Melanie Freeman Date of this annual service review: 1 9 1 0 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: South Way Seaford East Sussex BN25 4JG 01323897937 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : dementia Conditions of registration: Mrs Elli DuVivier,Mr Jack DuVivier Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 6 0 The maximum number of service users to be accommodated is 6. The registered person may provide the following category of service: Care home only (PC) to service users of the following gender: Either whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category; Dementia (DE) 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 Chyngton Rise is a large detached property situated in a quiet residential area of Seaford backing onto open downland. The town centre, with local shops, amenities and access to buses and trains, is approximately one mile away. The home is registered to provide residential care and support for six older people who have a dementia type illness and aims to provide a happy, relaxed atmosphere within a homely and secure environment. Mrs DuVivier has confirmed that the occupancy of the home will now not exceed two residents. It is her intention to have a smaller home, and to follow the Fire Safety Officers advise to limit the occupancy of the home to no more than two residents, to
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 8 ensure the fire precautions are appropriate. If however Mrs DuVivier decides in the future that she wants to accomodate more residents, she has assured the Commission that suitable fire precautions would be established in accordance with a fire risk assessment, and cosultation with the local Fire Brigade. The home does not provide nursing care. On the ground floor there is a comfortable and spacious lounge and dining room, and a bright conservatory. Residents accommodation is provided on two floors. The home does not have a lift. Outside there is a large garden where residents can walk, relax and entertain visitors. Meals can be taken in the residents own room or in the conservatory. Visiting is unrestricted and there is ample car parking space at the front of the house. Information about the service, including the Statement of Purpose, Service Users Guide and CSCI reports is made available to prospective service users or their relatives, on request, as part of the admission process. The range of weekly fees, as of October 2009, is £700 - £750 depending on the individual needs of residents . Additional charges, not included in the fees, include hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers 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, that was completed on the 22 October 2008. This included; The Annual Quality Assurance Assessment (AQAA) that is completed by the service and focuses on how well outcomes are being met for people using the service, this was well completed and was provided when requested. 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 including Social Services and visiting health care professionals. The registered manager was also contacted by telephone on the day of the Annual Service Review for up to date information on the service, and confirmation on how the home had responded to the requirements made at the last key inspection. Relatives of the two residents living in the home were also contacted, and spoken with. What has this told us about the service? The home sent us their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA) when we asked for it. This provided information on the service that included numerical information that was requested. The AQAA was well completed by the registered manager and identified areas that have improved in the last year and others where further developments are either planned or would benefit residents. The last key inspection was completed in October 2008 and was positive with regard to resident care with outcomes being judged as good. One requirement was made following this inspection. The AQAA and contact with the registered manager confirmed that the risk assessment process has been improved and includes full individual assessments and environmental risk assessments. The AQAA also recorded that a nutritional screening tool is used, and promotes contact with the Dietitian as necessary. Within the report a number of areas for improvement were also identified and the manager at the time assured that these matters would be attended to. The AQAA and discussion with the manager confirmed that these have been addressed. The garden area has been cleared of 4 disused cars and some rubble, the Controlled drugs cupboard has been de-cluttered and is now ready for use if required. The manager has confirmed all the documentation and policies and procedures have been updated and added to as necessary. In addition some planned redecoration and upgrading is being progressed including the provision of an assisted shower on the ground floor. The manager confirmed that the two rooms occupied by the current two residents are suitable and safe. The contents of the AQAA recorded that the home has the required safety checks and servicing is completed on all its equipment and services. The AQAA also recorded that Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 no complaints had been received by the home since the last inspection, and that no safeguarding alerts have been raised. The manager confirmed that she had attended a number of training sessions that have included, health and safety, the mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty, and that the training programme for staff had been developed, to ensure that it covers all the required areas. The information provided by the home and contact with the two residents relatives, confirmed our judgment that the home continues to provide a good service. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? There will be no change to the inspection schedule and the Care Quality Commission will do a key inspection by 22 October 2010. 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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