Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 19th April 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Excellent service.
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 Sixth Avenue, 53-55.
What the care home does well People receive good care that is organised to suit their individual needs. Individual plans clearly identify their support needs and the action to be taken by staff. This means that they get the care and support they need. Good systems are in place for identifying risks for individuals and this information is recorded in individual records. This helps to keep people safe. People have good opportunities to take part in social activities and to follow their interests. This means that they lead active lives and enjoy good social opportunities. The food is well cooked and presented with a varied menu available. People are afforded choices and alternatives are always available. Menus take account of healthy eating principles and special diets are available as required. People are well supported by staff at meal times. Good complaints and safeguarding procedures protect people living in the home. The home is well maintained, comfortably furnished and clean. Aids and equipment is provided to suit the needs of the people living there. This makes it a pleasant place to live. There are enough trained and experienced staff to meet the needs of the people living in the home. Good management systems ensure that the home is well run. Peoples` views are taken into account when planning the future of the service. What the care home could do better: No recommendations or requirements have been made at this inspection. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Sixth Avenue, 53-55 53-55 Sixth Avenue Blyth Northumberland NE24 2ST three star excellent service 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: Anne UrwinBrown Date: 1 9 0 4 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Sixth Avenue, 53-55 53-55 Sixth Avenue Blyth Northumberland NE24 2ST 01670-368717 01670368693 jacqueline.hutchinson@nhs.net Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Jacqueline Anne Hutchinson Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust care home 8 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 learning disability Conditions of registration: 8 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 8 The registered person may provide the following category of service: 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 category: Learning disability - Code LD, maximum number of places 8 Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home 53 and 55 Sixth Avenue are two purpose built bungalows situated in the centre of a residential housing estate in Blyth. The home is accessible to the town centre of Blyth and close proximity of local amenities. Northgate and Prudhoe Health Trust manage the home. The home is registered to provide personal care to eight adults with learning
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 2 2 0 7 2 0 0 9 Brief description of the care home disabilities and physical disabilities. Fees for the home are £1090.50 per week. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
Sixth Avenue provides a good standard of individualised care to the people living there. Peoples choices and preferences in their daily lives are identified within their support plan. Good information is available in individual plans. Plans are reviewed regularly and at other times to suit individual needs. There was evidence that risk assessments are personalised, very detailed and are regularly updated. Good information was available to show how risks are minimised and provide clear comprehensive information for staff. Specific risks are identified properly and any regular checks needed are well recorded to show these are being done as prescribed. Staff were aware of risks and showed this during the inspection. There was evidence that peoples likes and dislikes are identified and known to staff. Menus are on a four week cycle and records are kept of food intake. Peoples particular needs are identified and any need for special diets is clearly recorded in care plans. Nutritional assessments are in place and appropriate advice taken is recorded and followed through in care plans and other documentation. Information in peoples plans was detailed and person centred. Good information was available to show people are supported to follow their interests, hobbies and social preferences. People lead active lives and are well supported by appropriate staffing levels and transport as necessary. People were relaxed and appeared happy during this inspection. They had a good rapport with staff. Good information is recorded about peoples health care needs. There is evidence that any health issues are appropriately identified and advice from health professionals is incorporated into care plans. All interventions by health care professionals is recorded in individual files. Information is in place about dealing with challenging and other behaviours and this provides clear guidance for staff. No complaints have been made since the last inspection. Good information is available for people about making a complaint in written form, CD and DVD. There have been no safeguarding referrals. Staff are aware of the procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made. Policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and children are in place. Good systems are in place for managing peoples money. Good recruitment procedures keep people safe. Whistle blowing and grievance procedures are in place for staff. The two bungalows were clean and odour free at the time of this inspection. The home is well decorated and maintained. Systems were in place to identify priorities for future works and these included refitting the kitchens and fitting new flooring in the main hallways. Sufficient staff were on duty during this inspection to meet the needs of the people in the houses. Training in safe working practices is up to date. Good recruitment practices are followed and two staff files showed appropriate reference and CRB checks completed. The manager is experienced and qualified. She has a good understanding of the organisations management systems. The home is well managed and there are regular
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 Regulation 26 visits carried out with reports available to confirm this. Good quality assurance systems are in place that take account of the views of people using the service. Staff supervision happens at appropriate intervals. Staff said that they feel well supported by the manager and senior staff. Health and safety practice is good and appropriate training has been provided. What the care home does well: 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 £ No R 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 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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