20 July 2013
During a routine inspection
We saw records that demonstrated key people, including relatives and other significant people were consulted about the care needs and wishes of people living at the service. This information was then used to devise a plan of care which empowered and was fulfilling for each person.
We saw how staff supported people, at their own pace, to make sure they knew how best to meet a person's needs. We saw many examples of good practice, including people being treated with respect and dignity.
People were protected against the risks associated with medicines because the provider had appropriate arrangements in place to manage the administration of medicines safely.
Staff talked enthusiastically about their work. There were enough staff on duty to meet people's needs. Staff were receiving training on a regular basis and this was monitored by the manager.
There were quality monitoring systems in place, which included relatives giving feedback about the care and treatment provided. This gave a good overview of the quality of the service and provided feedback which if required, could be acted upon by the provider. This also meant that the quality of the service was being kept under review.