Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 11th 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 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 The Brandles Residential Care Home.
Annual service review
Name of Service: The Brandles Residential Care Home The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 0 9 1 2 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: Julie Bodell Date of this annual service review: 0 7 1 2 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 6 Information about the service
Address of service: 23/25 Birks Drive Bury Lancs BL8 1JA 01617976367 01617633833 the.brandles@virgin.net Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
Name of registered provider(s): Name of registered manager (if applicable) Mr Rufus Fagbadegun,Mrs Christine Fagbadegun Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : dementia mental disorder, excluding learning disability or dementia Conditions of registration: That the category of DE is in place for the identified service user only and an application fot the removal of the condition must be made should that service user no longer reside at the Home. The home is registered for a maximum of 7 service users, to include: Up to 6 service users in the category of MD (Mental Disorder under 65 years of age). Up to 1 service user in the category of DE (Dementia under 65 years) The registered person must ensure that all staff working in the home have training in mental disorder that equips them to meet the assessed needs of the service users. The service should employ a suitably qualified and experienced manager who is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection. 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:
Annual Service Review Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 1 6 0 0 The registered manager resigned. 0 9 1 2 2 0 0 8 Page 2 of 6 Date of last annual service review (if applicable): Brief description of the service The Brandles is a small care home providing long term support to people with mental health needs. It is situated in Brandlesholme, a residential area of Bury, and consists of two adjoining semi-detached properties that have been converted into one house. The home provides seven places. All bedrooms are single with three on the ground floor and four on the first floor. There are gardens to the front and back, with open fields to the rear. The home is near to bus routes and local amenities including several shops and a pub. 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 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. Surveys returned to us by people using the service and from staff members. What the service has told us about things that have happened in the service. These are called notifications and are a legal requirement. We spoke with the registered provider and the acting manager by telephone. The previous key inspection and the results of any other visits that we have made to the service in the last 12 months. What has this told us about the service? The agency sent us their annual quality assurance assessment (AQAA). We looked at the information in the AQAA and our judgement is that the agency is still providing a good service. The AQAA gives some information about new activites for people living at the home and an increase in the numbers of staff who hold NVQ Level 2 and above. At the last key inspection on 9th December 2008 the home achieved a good quality rating. We made one requirement about ensuring that the staff team receive the mandatory training that they need and three recommendations about NVQ training and keeping staffing levels under review. The registered provider sent us updated information about mandatory training. The registered manager left the home in May 2009 and although the registered providers have advertised the post on numerous occasions they have not been able to find a suitable candidate for the post. The home has been run by an acting manager since that time. The registered provider informed us that the acting manager had agreed to take on the role permanently and an application to register would be submitted in the near future. We received six surveys from people living at the home who had completed the forms themselves. All the surveys were very positive about the home. One person commented that, It is a well organised and run establishment. The staff are all capable and efficient. I am very happy here. Another commented that, The home does well in all things. And, It is a lovely home with caring and kind staff. We received five surveys from support workers, which on the whole were very positive. One support worker commented that, The home does well at promoting independent living for the residents and it has a homely relaxed feel. The home regularly asks the residents for their views on the way things are run and if their needs are being fully met. I feel the home is a nice place to live and work. Another commented that, Staff are encouraged to progress with NVQ training. I am currently doing Level 3. We are Annual Service Review Page 4 of 6 encouraged to keep all relevant training up to date. In areas in which the home could improve one support worker commented, Activities. They are always needing attention as residents get bored with what is on offer. We have received one safeguarding alert which was responded to appropriately. We have received no complaints or concerns about the home. 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 8th December 2010. 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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