Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 17th 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 Cricklade House.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Cricklade House The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 2 4 0 3 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: Paula Cordell Date of this annual service review: 0 5 0 2 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: The Regents 68 Strathearn Drive The Regents Royal Victoria Park Bristol BS10 6TJ 01179380155 01179688000 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia Conditions of registration: Autism Specialised Care Homes Ltd. Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 4 4 0 0 Service Users to have a clear diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders including aspergers. 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 Cricklade House is registered with us to provide accommodation and personal care for four people aged between 18 and 64, who have a learning disability. The home was a newly built property and first registered in August 2003. It is owned and operated by Autism Specialised Care Homes Ltd, a company who specialise in providing individualised care for people with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. Cricklade House is situated in a residential suburb of Bristol close to local amenities with main bus routes 2 4 0 3 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 nearby. There are four single bedrooms, all with en suite facilities. There is ample communal space, and externally there are well kept gardens. 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 inspection. This included: 1) 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. 2) Surveys returned to us by people using the service and from other people with an interest in the service. 3) Information we have about how the service has managed complaints. 4) What the service has told us about things that have happened in the service, these are called notifications and are a legal requirement. 5) The previous key inspection and the results of any other visits that we have made to the service in the last 12 months. 6) Relevant information from other organisations. 7) 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 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 home is still providing a good service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. The last visit to the home was on the 24th March 2009. This provided evidence that the home was providing good outcomes for the people living in the home. This report can be sought from the Care Quality Commissions Web site. Three surveys were received prior to the completion of the annual service review, two from staff and one from a visiting professional. No surveys were received from individuals living in the home. Feedback from staff was positive with clear information being given, to enable them to fulfil their roles in the home, good packages of training and support in place. One member of staff said the home provides excellent care for the residents, with a variety of activities being offered to develop their independence, and support is always of a high standard. The other member of staff said it is well run, with management meeting weekly and where residents are included in decision making on want to do Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 with their time, what to eat and social events. The visiting professional responded in an equally positive manner in respect of the information shared with them, staff ensuring they respond appropriately to the care needs of the individuals, the staff having the right skills and knowledge to enable them to fulfil their roles and the service responding to the diverse needs of the individuals. They said the service provides a high level of care promoting good health, with the emphasis on the individual and empowerment. They also said the registered manager has a philosophy of constant improvement of service delivery which means that the care standards are constantly kept high. From reading the annual quality assurance assessment the home has not received any complaints. There have been no complaints received by the Care Quality Commission. Our overall judgement is that the service is continuing to provide good outcomes for the four people living in the home. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? We will not change our inspection plan and continue to visit the home in accordance with the timescales as set down within the legislation. This is changing with the new Registration Framework, information is available on our Web site. However, we can inspect the service at any time if we are concerned about the wellbeing or safety of the individuals living at Cricklade. Annual Service Review Page 5 of 6 Reader Information
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