19 February 2019
During a routine inspection
Rosslyn is a care home situated in the seaside town of Skegness, Lincolnshire. The home can accommodate up to 10 people who experience learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder. The accommodation is made up of two adjoining houses with each house being able to accommodate five people. On the day of the inspection 10 people were living in the home.
Rosslyn worked within the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensured that people could live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence.
People’s experience of using this service:
• Tailoring care and support to meet individual needs was at the heart of the service. Staff were flexible and creative in the way they supported people to overcome issues that may otherwise restrict their individual lifestyles.
• People were happy and comfortable living at Rosslyn. They were treated with care and thoughtfulness by staff who understood their needs, wishes and preferences in detail.
• People’s privacy and dignity was respected and they were supported to make their own decisions and choices wherever they were able to do so.
• Staff understood how to keep people safe whilst enabling them to develop their independence and achieve their life goals.
• People enjoyed a varied and active social life and were encouraged to follow their chosen interests.
• There was an open and inclusive culture within the home. People expressed their views and ideas and were fully involved in planning and reviewing their own care.
• Staff were well trained and supported to meet people’s individual needs.
• Systems for monitoring and improving quality and safety were maintained.
Rating at last inspection:
Rosslyn was last inspected on 13 July 2016 (report published 6 September 2016) and was rated as good overall with an outstanding rating for the responsive section of the report.
Why we inspected:
This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection.
At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support a rating of good overall with an outstanding rating for the responsive section of the report. More information can be found in the 'Detailed Findings' below.
Follow up:
We will continue to monitor intelligence we receive about Rosslyn until we return to visit as per our reinspection programme. If any concerning information is received we may inspect sooner.