Archived: Petersfield Care Home

Updated 9 April 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC's response to the coronavirus pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 18 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 9 April 2021

This inspection took place on 8 November 2018 and was unannounced.

Petersfield is a ‘care home’ for five people with learning disabilities and/or autism. There were five people living in the home when we visited. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as a single package under one contractual agreement. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection.

The care service has been developed and designed in line with the values that underpin the Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These values include choice, promotion of independence and inclusion. People with learning disabilities and autism using the service can live as ordinary a life as any other citizen.

At our last inspection on 16 April 2016 we rated the service as overall ‘good’. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and ongoing monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.

People continued to receive a safe service and were protected from harm by well trained staff and effective risk assessment processes. Staff knew how to report concerns and there were sufficient staff on duty to keep people safe. People were given medication as prescribed and lessons were learnt from incidents and accidents to reduce the risk of further harm.

People continued to receive an effective service. Staff received training that was relevant for their role and were vigilant to people’s changing health needs to ensure prompt referrals could be made to external healthcare professionals. Consent was obtained before care and support was given and people enjoyed living in a homely environment.

People continued to receive a caring and compassionate service from staff who took the time to get to know people and make sure their needs were met. People were encouraged to be as independent as possible by contributing to the daily routines in the home.

People continued to receive a responsive service. People had the opportunity to follow their own preferred hobbies and interests and people’s needs and preferences were assessed and planned for. Keyworkers ensured that people were involved in planning and reviewing their own care.

The service continued to be well-led. Staff and relatives were happy with the way the service was led and audits were effective in highlighting where there were areas of practice that needed improvement. The registered manager had created a culture which put people’s needs first and staff and people were encouraged to share their views on how the service was run.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.