Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 29th April 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Adequate service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Nunthorpe Oaks.
What the care home does well The five bedroomed extension provides people with large ensuite rooms, spacious corridors and a large lounge/garden rooms, with access to a very pleasant rear garden. It is confirmed that bedrooms 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 on the ground floor south wing areable to be used while building work continues and prior to an application for the increase in numbers. Bedroom 15, which is included in the registered numbers is also able to be used. What the care home could do better: Due to the ongoing building work some of the rooms do not currently have a pleasing view, however this is for a short time only and will be explained to people. Confirmation was received from the manager that the fixtures needed to the bathrooms, toilets and showers are now in place. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Nunthorpe Oaks Nunthorpe Oaks 114 Guisborough Road Nunthorpe Cleveland TS7 0JA one star adequate service 22/10/2009 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: Jacqueline Herring Date: 2 9 0 4 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Nunthorpe Oaks Nunthorpe Oaks 114 Guisborough Road Nunthorpe Cleveland TS7 0JA 01642316694 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) European Care (GB) Limited Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : care home 40 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: Maximum number of places 40. 40 The registered person may provide the follow category of care service only : Care home - Code PC. To service users of the following gender : Either whose primary care needs on admission are within the following categories : Old age not falling within any other category : Code OP Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Nunthorpe Oaks is a residential care home providing accommodation for up to forty older people. Accommodation is provided over two floors and includes communal lounge and dining areas. Each bedroom has en-suite facilities including toilet and wash hand basin. There are garden areas surrounding the building and a small car park to
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 2 2 1 0 2 0 0 9 Brief description of the care home the front of the building. The home is situated in a quiet residential area. The local train station and other transport links are near by. As of the 22nd October 2009 the fees for this home are £458 - £488 per week. Fees include 24 hour care, food and laundry services. Please contact the home manager for further details on fees. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
The purpose of this inspection was to look at the five bedroomed ground floor extension with a view to it being used prior to the full extension being registered. In using these rooms it facilitates the ongoing building work to take place as they need to do work in some of the existing bedrooms and allows for the occupancy of the home to remain at a reasonable level. We met with the provider, the manager and also the building contactor. We looked around the new wing, which provides five spacious ensuite rooms, which are fully equipped and decorated. Bathrooms and showers are also fully operational. There is a large lounge/garden room with patio doors leading to a very pleasant garden. The emergency call system was tested and building control, fire certificates, emergency lighting and electrical installation certificates were made available following the visit to the service. A copy of the building control certificate was made available, which details partial building control approval for the five bedroomes south wing extension, this was dated 15/3/10. In additon, we have also received correspondence from the provider confirming that all rooms are fully compliant, that there would be no increase in numbers and that the appropriate certification is in place. Advise was taken from the regional registration team, who advised a visit to the service and to obtain copies of the safety certificates. It was advised if we then thought this was suitable then we go ahead and allow the rooms to be used. This was also discussed with local area manager, Christine Wharton. On receipt of the safety certificates and confirmation from the manager of the service that the paper towel dispensers and soft soap dispensers had been installed in the bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets, verbal permission was given to use the five bedroomed extension. A further bedroom that has undergone refurbishment but was part of the existing build is able to be used. It is confirmed that there is no increase in numbers at this time. In allowing this area to be used, it enables all people who live at Nunthorpe Oaks to access the rear garden. It was made clear that by giving approval of this area to be used, this in no way means a future application will automatically be approved as this will be dependant on communal space and category of registration. The registration process and timing of submitting the application was also discussed and the build is nearly at a stage whereby the application will be submitted. What the care home does well:
The five bedroomed extension provides people with large ensuite rooms, spacious corridors and a large lounge/garden rooms, with access to a very pleasant rear garden. It is confirmed that bedrooms 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 on the ground floor south wing are
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 able to be used while building work continues and prior to an application for the increase in numbers. Bedroom 15, which is included in the registered numbers is also able to be used. 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 5 of 8 Are there any outstanding requirements from the last inspection? Yes R No £ 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 1 9 13 Staff responsible for administering medication must follow the procedures for the safe recording, handling, safekeeping and safe administration of medicines held in the home. This will ensure that proper accurate records are kept of the medicines given to people in the home. 31/12/2009 2 29 19 Accurate records must be kept of the checks undertaken when recruiting staff to work at the care home. This will ensure that only suitable people are employed to work at the care home. 31/12/2009 Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 6 of 8 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 7 of 8 Reader Information
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