The Care Quality Commission

Archived: Kirkley

2 Albert Grove, Longsight, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4WF (0161) 224 2295

Provided and run by:
Inspirit Care Limited (ICL)

All Inspections

2 July 2013

During a routine inspection

Kirkley provided intermediate care services, which people could be referred to following discharge from hospital or following a fall or period of illness in their home. Whilst at Kirkley people received care and support from two service providers that operated out of Kirkley. Inspirit Care Limited (ICL) was registered to provide care and accommodation at Kirkley and worked in partnership with Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT), to provide intermediate care services. CMFT provided a range of healthcare professionals that included occupational therapists, physiotherapists, two advanced nurse practitioners, nursing staff, a service lead/matron and a consultant geriatrician.

We looked at people's care records and spoke with people who were receiving care about their care and treatment. We spoke with care staff and clinical staff including a physiotherapist, two advanced nurse practitioners and a consultant geriatrician.

People told us they were happy with the care provided. One person said: 'I didn't need to be in hospital but I fell at home and now I need some help and support to get me back home.'

We found that people were fully involved in their care and received clinical support from a range of professionals during their stay.

We found there were good working arrangements between the two registered service providers and effective quality assurance systems in place that ensured good outcomes for people who used the service.

24 May 2012

During a routine inspection

People told us they understood why they were staying at Kirkley. They told us they had been assessed whilst in hospital and prior to being admitted to Kirkley.

People we spoke to told us they were staying at Kirkley for a short period of time to help them get well enough to return home and live independently again.

One person we spoke to described Kirkley as, 'The best you can find.'

Other people told us the food was good and there was always a good selection on offer.

People told us the home was clean and that their bedrooms were clean and comfortable.

Other people told us, 'Staff are fantastic and they help you to get back home. Sometimes they get you to walk up and down the stairs and other times you can make tea and do a bit of cooking in the rehabilitation kitchen.'

Other people said that staff couldn't be more helpful.

One person told us they felt safe and secure whilst staying at Kirkley and they were treated well.