We carried out a review of the data available to us about Beech Grove 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.
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Beech grove is a residential care home providing personal care to up to six people. The service provides support to people who need support with their mental health. At the time of our inspection there were six people using the service. The service is a large detached building with en-suite accommodation and communal areas over three floors.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
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. However, documentation was not always in place when required. We have made a recommendation in relation to the Mental Capacity Act.
People told us they felt safe and happy living at the service. There were enough staff to meet people’s needs and safe recruitment processes were in place. Medicines were safely managed but documentation needed reviewing to ensure it was accurate and reflected risk.
Staff received a thorough induction and on-going training which they effectively put in to practice to support people with complex mental health needs.
The environment was modern, spacious and well-maintained to meet the needs of people. Regular safety checks were in place to ensure the safety of the environment and equipment including fire drills.
People were encouraged to be as independent as possible with activities of daily living including food preparation. Educational work and activities were in place to support people with maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Staff were kind and caring and empowered people to be involved in their care and treatment. Staff felt valued and supported by leaders in the service and were comfortable to raise concerns.
The service worked well with a variety of other partner agencies to promote good outcomes for people and keep people safe.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the Care Quality Commission website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
This service was registered with us on 18 March 2021 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
This inspection was carried to assess the service and provide a rating following registration.
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.
Recommendations
We have made a recommendation around the application of the Mental Capacity Act.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.