Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 1st March 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 Morris House.
Annual service review
Name of Service: Morris House The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 2 7 0 1 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: Kerry Coulter Date of this annual service review: 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: Grange Farm Drive Kings Norton Birmingham West Midlands B38 8EJ 01214591303 F/P01214591303 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Morris House Limited Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : learning disability Conditions of registration: The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 6 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: Care Home Only (Code PC); To service users of the following gender: Either; Whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following categories: Learning disability (LD) 6 Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the Yes service’s registration details in the last 12 months? If yes, what have they been: Registered manager has left the home and a new manager is in place. 2 7 0 1 2 0 0 9 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 6 0 Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service Morris House is a modern two storey detached building situated in a residential area of Kings Norton. The home is registered to provide personal care and support to six
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 adults who have a learning disability. The home is situated close to the local shops of Kings Norton and West Heath and is also within short walking distance to local bus routes. The home comprises of six single bedrooms, five of which have en-suite facilities consisting of toilet and wash hand basin. Two of the bedrooms are situated on the ground floor and the remaining four bedrooms are on the first floor. The home offers a choice of bathroom or shower room. There is level access to the ground floor of the building but people need to be able to use the stairs to access the first floor. There is a garden with patio area and seating for people to use when the weather permits. There is limited off road parking to the front of the building with additional parking available on the road. Our inspection reports are available on the homes notice board and as part of the service user guide located in the lounge. The service users guide includes information about the fees charged each week to live there. 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 completed and sent to us by the service. Completion of the AQAA is a legal requirement and it enables the service to undertake a self-assessment, which focuses on how well outcomes are being met for people using the service. What the service has told us about things that have happened in the service, these are called notifications and are a legal requirement. Information about any complaints or safeguarding incidents we received. The previous key inspection findings. We spoke on the telephone with a member of staff from the home and also with the service director. We also sent surveys to the home to distribute to people who live there, their relatives, and staff. At the time of completing this annual service review surveys had been received from all the people at the home, one from a relative, and from eight members of staff. What has this told us about the service? The homes AQAA was completed and returned to us within the required timescale and it provided us with information about the outcomes for people using the service. We have not received any complaints about the home in the last twelve months. The homes AQAA told us that they had not received any complaints directly. People who live at the home told us that they make decisions about what they do each day, that they know who to speak to if they are unhappy, staff treat them well and the home is always fresh and clean. Their comments about what the home does well included: Cooking, going out. Look after me, make me happy. Surveys from staff indicate they get the training and support they need. Staff told us there are usually enough staff on duty to meet peoples needs. Staff comments include: We have a good staff team. The company provide good training. I enjoy working at Morris House. Home is managed really well. Every care is taken with service users health and well being. Morris House always listens to what the service users have to say. I feel confident in what I do as I have the required training which is very good. The survey returned from a relative indicated that they thought the service meets the persons needs and supports them to live the life they choose. They commented: Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 Loving care that my relative received at Morris House. Since our last inspection the registered manager has left the home to work at a new service, Primrose Hill Farm opened by the same provider. Morris House has an acting manager in place who has worked there in a senior position for a number of years. It is planned that the people living at Morris House will be moving to Primrose Hill Farm this year. The AQAA told us this will give people the opportunity to have a better home and better facilities. Surveys from people at the home and discussions staff and the homes service director indicate people have been fully consulted about the move. We were told that people have visited the new home with their relatives and would like to move there. People told us: Having a brand new home. I am very happy moving to Primrose and my family is happy that I am moving 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 27/01/2012. 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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