Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 4th January 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 Excellent.
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 RAFA Respite Home.
Annual service review
Name of Service: RAFA Respite Home The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: three star excellent service 1 6 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: Mary Blake Date of this annual service review: 2 7 1 1 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: Rothbury House West End Rothbury Morpeth Northumberland NE65 7TU 01669620235 01669621600 tony.collins@rafa.org.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Ernie Richardson Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: Residents may also be under the age of 65 The Royal Air Forces Association Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 9 Residents may also have a physical disability (PD) Residents may also suffer from dementia (DE(E)) 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: Date of last key inspection: Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service The Royal Air Forces Association and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund operate Rothbury House. The service provides respite breaks primarily for ex air force and forces personnel and their families. Guests come from throughout Great Britain and
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 6 New Registered Manager 1 6 1 0 2 0 0 8 have a wide range of needs. Rothbury House is situated in the centre of Rothbury with easy access to the village and its services. It is registered to provide care for 9 older people, of whom some may have physical disabilities. Couples are able to share facilities within double rooms. All bedrooms are en-suite, with a range of communal lounges, dining room, bar and other areas. There is a shaft lift and a range of aids and adaptations to allow guests to move freely around the building. The extensive gardens and grounds are easily accessible and the home has its own transport. Additional apartments and sheltered accommodation are available but are not part of the registered service and are not included within the inspection process. There is a car park at the front of the building and disabled access to the front door. The home does not provide nursing care, although, if needed, access and support is available from the local medical practice. The fees for the home are currently £370 to £420 per week. The service user guide and latest inspection reports are available within each bedroom. 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? The home sent us information 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. 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. Have your say surveys from people who use the service, staff and supporting health professionals. 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 judgement is that the home is still providing an excellent service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. The home has informed CQC of any events that have happened since our last key inspection but there have been no cause for concern. They work well with us and have shown us that their service continues to provide excellent outcomes for the people who use it. What are we going to do as a result of this annual service review? The home has informed CQC of any events that have happened since our last key inspection but there have been no cause for concern. They work well with us and have shown us that their service continues to provide good outcomes for the people who use it. We are not going to change our inspection plan, and will do a key inspection by
Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 October 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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