Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 6th October 2009. 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 Lodge.
Annual service review
Name of Service: The Lodge The quality rating for this care home is: The rating was made on: two star good service 0 9 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: Theresa Bryson Date of this annual service review: 0 6 1 0 2 0 0 9 Annual Service Review Page 1 of 5 Information about the service
Address of service: 29 Bargate Grimsby North East Lincs. DN34 4SN 01472357774 Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address:
nicolamcdonagh@bluecroftestates.co.uk Name of registered provider(s): Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : dementia old age, not falling within any other category Conditions of registration: Rabindranath Rommel Selliah,Ramesh Dalton Murugupillai Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 29 0 0 29 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is: 29 The registered person may provide the following category of service only: 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 categories: Old age, not falling within any other category, Code OP, maximum number of places 29 Dementia, Code DE, maximum number of places 29 Have there been any changes in the ownership, management or the No 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 Lodge is a 29-bedded care home set near the centre of the town of Grimsby. The building is Victorian in style and retains many of its original features, but has a modern extension and large gardens. The home is equipped to provide care for those with dementia and problems of old age. It will also take up to 4-day care places.
Annual Service Review Page 2 of 5 0 9 1 0 2 0 0 8 The home has a variety of sitting rooms and a dining area. The residents, who are able, can wander freely in the home as there is a digital locking system, for which the code is available, to ensure those less able do not leave the building unescorted, due to the very busy main road, through to Grimsby town centre. The home has bathroom and toilets on all floors and also a shower. The first floor is reached via a chair lift. Fees are reviewed annually. Additional charges include hairdressing and chiropody. A statement of purpose and services users guide is available on request to ensure prospective service users are aware of the services the home can provide. Copies of the last inspection reports can be obtained from the manager on request and is available at all times in the main office. Annual Service Review Page 3 of 5 Service update since the last key inspection or annual service review:
What did we do for this annual service review? We looked at all the information that we had received, or asked for, since the last key inspection. 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. Surveys returned to us by people using the service and from other people with an interest in the service. 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 report and relevant information from other organizations. 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 judgment is that this home is still providing a good service and that they know what further improvements they need to make. Staff told us how they feel as though they work as a team and have good relationships with District Nursing staff. They told us they have a supportive manager who helps them promote independence for those they look after. Health professionals who returned surveys told us staff are most helpful to them and have an excellent manner with the people they look after. They told us it is a pleasure to visit and the atmosphere is lovely. Relatives of people living in the home told us how much their loved ones like the food and enjoy the range of activities on offer. They told us how, even the most dependent people with dementia living in the home are cared for as equals and always received the care and attention for their extensive needs. They also commented on the cleanliness of the home and the immaculately clean clothing and bed linen. The home continues to let us know about things that have happened since our last key inspection and they have shown they have managed issues well. The owners keep in regular telephone contact with us to tell us of any latest news they have about the home. They work well with us and have shown us that their service continues to provide good outcomes for the people who use it. 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 7th October 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 4 of 5 Reader Information
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