Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 6th May 2010. CQC found this care home to be providing an Excellent service.
The inspector found no outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report,
but made 1 statutory requirements (actions the home must comply with) as a result of this inspection.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Sun Court Nursing Home.
What the care home does well The service has always kept us fully informed of anything that has occurred since the last key Inspection. The practice regarding the planning and delivery of care means that the residents can be sure that their health and personal care needs will be met. Meals and dietary requirements are managed well. The staff are supportive and encourage the residents to make choices in their daily living. The providers make sure that they involve the residents in discussions about their care and address any issues that result from these discussions. What the care home could do better: Ensure that all residents who have prn (as required) medicines prescribed to them have care plans in place to justify continued use. Make sure that the RN who mentors the students who are on placements from the UEA checks and counter signs the care plans that the students have written just to ensure all specific needs are met. Random inspection report
Care homes for older people
Name: Address: Sun Court Nursing Home 1 Morris Street Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8JX 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: Marilyn Fellingham Date: 0 6 0 5 2 0 1 0 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Sun Court Nursing Home 1 Morris Street Sheringham Norfolk NR26 8JX 01263823295 01263825382 sun.court@btconnect.com Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mrs Valerie Ann Ridley Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Mrs Janice Laura Leadbeater,Mr. Timothy Michael Leadbeater care home 29 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 29 0 old age, not falling within any other category physical disability Conditions of registration: Adults aged 40 years and over Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home 0 29 Sun Court is a detached property situated near the town centre of Sheringham. It provides accommodation on three floors for 29 elderly residents who are in need of nursing care. Most of the rooms are single with en suite accommodation. There is a small paved garden, which is accessible to residents. The Home is well equipped with Care Homes for Older People Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home adaptations and facilities and has good liaison with community health resources. Care Homes for Older People Page 3 of 8 What we found:
A visit was made to this home on May 6th 2010. We found that the staff are fully committed in supporting the residents to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives as far as they possibly can: people who use the service are encouraged to make choices and make informed decisions about the risks they wish to make in their daily lives. The care plans we looked at were based on a thorough assessment process and referred to all assessed needs. The plans were person centered and contained bibliographical content to assist in the care planning process. The care plans were up to date and there was evidence of evaluation and changes made when needs altered. The care plans contained risk assessments and those who were at risk of falls had additional assessments in place. There was evidence in the care plans we looked at to tell us that the residents had been involved in their care planning. There was also evidence that the service seeks advice from other professionals when needed and this was confirmed by a visiting dietitian who told us that the staff were always receptive to advice that they give in relation to the nutritional needs of some residents. The three residents we spoke with were all very positive about the care they received and made comments such as I have improved since I have been here, there is always something to do, well its a whole new ball game since I came. Another resident said the care is still good here and the nurses are good, I cannot think of anywhere I would rather be. One resident told us as far as these places go, I like it here and most of the staff are very kind. The residents also told us that they chose what they did and they said that they get to go out and also like sitting outside when the weather is suitable. When asked what the food was like one resident said it was spot on and another showed us the weeks menus which had plenty of choices for each day; the resident told us that the chef checks every day if the meal was alright and discusses the next days menu with them. They also told us that they do not have to have what is on the menu and they choose where they want to eat their meals. We noted that the administration of medicines for these three residents had been managed well, however we have made a requirement that all residents who have been prescribed prn (as required) medicines have care plans in place for this activity. We saw four letters from relatives pointing out many positive aspects of the care that their relatives had received or were still receiving, the positive remarks were also about the whole staff team. We looked at the results of surveys which had been carried out by an independent company; the surveys had been completed by the residents, relatives and staff and most were positive comments made in all areas about the quality of the service that the home offers. What the care home does well:
The service has always kept us fully informed of anything that has occurred since the last key Inspection. The practice regarding the planning and delivery of care means that the residents can be sure that their health and personal care needs will be met. Meals and dietary requirements are managed well. The staff are supportive and encourage the residents to make choices in their daily living. The providers make sure that they involve the residents in discussions about their care and address any issues that result from these discussions. Care Homes for Older People Page 4 of 8 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 Older People 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 Older People 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 1 9 13 Residents who have medicines prescribed at the descretion of the staff must have care plans in place. This is to justify the continued use of the medicines. 24/05/2010 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 1 7 It is recommended that the RN who mentors students on placements from the UEA makes sure that the students when writing care plans have covered all specific needs of the residents. Care Homes for Older People Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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