Latest Inspection
This is the latest available inspection report for this service, carried out on 3rd November 2009. CQC found this care home to be providing an Good service.
The inspector found there to be outstanding requirements from the previous inspection report but made no statutory requirements on the home.
For extracts, read the latest CQC inspection for Wheatridge Court.
What the care home does well At the last key inspection in 2007 we found the following which we believe to still be whatthe service does well: Where specialist equipment or adaptations are needed they are identified during the admission process. People have a chance to visit and stay for short breaks building up to longer stays when they are ready. People are encouraged to maintain their independence but staff can provide support where necessary. Wheatridge Court provides accommodation of a good standard that is purpose built for people with a physical disability. Over 50 per cent of the staff team have a NVQ in Health and Social Care and the remainder of the team are working towards their awards. What the care home could do better: When implementing the new care plans staff were reminded to complete sections about people`s chosen religion. If they do not have any spiritual or religious beliefs then this should also be noted. In sections of the care plans related to people`s personal care, people`s preferences for the gender of staff supporting them in this area needs to be identified. Random inspection report
Care homes for adults (18-65 years)
Name: Address: Wheatridge Court 40 Shergar Close Abbeydale Gloucester GL4 4AL two star good 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: Lynne Bennett Date: 0 3 1 1 2 0 0 9 Information about the care home
Name of care home: Address: Wheatridge Court 40 Shergar Close Abbeydale Gloucester GL4 4AL 01452500669 01452410448 Michael.McEachern@gloucestershire.gov.uk www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Telephone number: Fax number: Email address: Provider web address: Name of registered provider(s): Type of registration: Number of places registered: Conditions of registration: Category(ies) : Gloucestershire County Council care home 6 Number of places (if applicable): Under 65 Over 65 0 physical disability Conditions of registration: 6 The maximum number of service users who can be accommodated is 6 The registered person may provide the folowing category of service only: Care home only - Code PC to service users of either gender whose primary care needs on admission to the home are within the following category: Physical Disability (Code PD) Date of last inspection Brief description of the care home Wheatridge Court is a purpose built home owned by Gloucestershire County Council for people with a physical disability. The home provides two services, a registered short break unit for up to six service users and a supported living project. The short break unit provides accommodation in six bed-sits, each with its own front door and parking space. They have a bedroom, en suite facilities and sitting area. People have access to shared communal spaces. The aims of the short break unit are to enable people to continue to live as independently as possible whilst giving their carers a break. Staff support is available where needed for personal care and help with cooking meals. An
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 2 of 8 Brief description of the care home activities co-ordinator is available to support people to access social and recreational activities. The fees are mean tested and range from no charge to fees such as 62.85 pounds per week. Each new referral is given a copy of the Service User Guide. A copy of the Statement of Purpose and Service User Guide are available in the unit. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 3 of 8 What we found:
This inspection took place in November 2009 by one inspector to follow up on outstanding requirements and to check on the procedures in place for new admissions to the service. During the past twelve months we had concerns that people who did not have a physical disability were being admitted to the respite service. The manager was present during our visit and we spoke to staff working on the respite unit. We had a walk around the environment and looked at admission records and care plans for five people who had started to use the service since our last inspection. An assessment of need and current care plan had been provided for each person from Gloucestershire Community and Adult Care Directorate prior to admission to the service. These confirmed that peoples primary care needs at the time of assessment was a physical disability. Some people had additional mental health needs or alcohol/drug problems. Additional information was supplied for some people from other placements/care agencies. The manager said that people were encouraged to visit the respite unit several times which could include overnight stays before committing to longer periods of respite care. Staff confirmed that care plans and risk assessments were being developed in a timely fashion. We noted that these were in place for four people and it was thought that missing care plans for the fifth person were being typed up. This person had the necessary risk assessments in place. There was evidence that each time the person visited the unit their care plans and risk assessments were being reviewed. People were also being asked to evaluate their stay as part of the homes quality assurance process. Each person had a copy of their terms and conditions. The manager confirmed that the Statement of Purpose had been reviewed to reflect changes in the service. The certificate of registration was correctly displayed in the respite unit. This complies with a requirement issued at the last inspection. Staff discussed with us plans to introduce a new care planning format. We were shown a copy of this which would prompt key workers to elaborate peoples needs in more detail, rather than commenting, needs assistance. This would comply with our requirement issued at the last inspection. Care plans currently in use appeared to be providing the reader with more detail about peoples individual needs. The new format would also encourage key workers to provide clear and succinct information about the way in which people needed assistance with their physical, psychological and social needs. New individual support plans were also in place with an activity/progress log being used providing up to date information for reviews. Staff confirmed that the new formats being developed would continue to be person centred representing peoples wishes and aspirations. The manager confirmed that his application to become the registered manager for the respite unit and for a new domiciliary care agency being registered with us had been submitted to the Care Quality Commission. He shared with us his developmental plans for the home some of which were already being implemented - such as the care planning format and environmental improvements to the respite unit. What the care home does well:
At the last key inspection in 2007 we found the following which we believe to still be what
Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 4 of 8 the service does well: Where specialist equipment or adaptations are needed they are identified during the admission process. People have a chance to visit and stay for short breaks building up to longer stays when they are ready. People are encouraged to maintain their independence but staff can provide support where necessary. Wheatridge Court provides accommodation of a good standard that is purpose built for people with a physical disability. Over 50 per cent of the staff team have a NVQ in Health and Social Care and the remainder of the team are working towards their awards. 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 R No £ 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 1 34 19(1)(a) Sch 2 Written references must be obtained for staff being transferred within the organisation. This is to safeguard people from possible harm. 08/01/2008 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 1 2 11 18 Peoples spiritual or religious beliefs should be identified in their care plans. Peoples preferences for the gender of staff supporting them with their personal care needs should be recorded in their care plans. Care Homes for Adults (18-65 years) Page 7 of 8 Reader Information
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