We carried out a review of the data available to us about Montrose Hall on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
If you have concerns about Montrose Hall, you can give feedback on this service.
Montrose Hall is a purpose built home providing personal care for up to 41 people, including people living with dementia. Accommodation is on two floors with lift access. Each floor has a main lounge with dining area and a second smaller lounge. At the time of the inspection 41 people were living at the home.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
Staff protected people from abuse and understood how to recognise and report any concerns they had about people's safety and well-being. Staff assessed people's needs before they started using the service. People and relatives had been involved in the care planning process, and in identifying their support needs in partnership with staff.
Staff managed people's medicines safely. Infection control was managed well, and procedures were in place to prevent the spread of infections.
The provider followed safe recruitment processes to ensure the right people were employed. Staff training included an induction and ongoing training. There were enough staff to keep people safe.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
Staff had formed genuine relationships with people, knew them well and were caring and respectful towards people and their wishes. Staff were dedicated to their roles and in supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Staff supported people to access healthcare professionals and receive ongoing healthcare support. Staff supported people to share their views and shape the future of the care they received. Care plans provided staff with the information they needed to meet people's needs.
Staff worked with other agencies to provide consistent, effective and timely care. We saw evidence staff and management worked with other organisations to meet people's assessed needs. The provider and manager followed governance systems which provided effective oversight and monitoring of the service.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The last rating for this service under the previous provider was outstanding (published 30 October 2019).
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service.
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all care home inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively.
You can read the report from our last comprehensive inspection, by selecting the ‘all reports’ link for Montrose Hall on our website at www.cqc.org.uk.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.