Kiniths House

Updated 2 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 15 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 2 April 2021

What life is like for people using this service:

• People continued to receive safe care. Staff knew how to keep people safe from harm and people told us they were safe. The provider had a system in place to recruitment staff to ensure people would be supported safely. There were enough staff to support people safely. Where people received medicines the provider ensured this was administered as it was prescribed. Staff followed infection control guidance, they received appropriate training and had access to personal protective equipment. Accidents and incidents were noted and trends monitored to reduce accidents.

• People continued to receive effective care. Staff had the skills and knowledge to support people how they wanted. People are supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff support them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service support this practice. People received enough to eat and drink to ensure they had a healthy diet. People could access health care when needed.

• People continued to receive care from staff who were kind and caring. People were supported and encouraged by staff to make decisions as to how their needs were met. Staff were caring, compassionate and kind. Staff understood the importance of respecting people’s privacy dignity and independence.

• People continued to receive responsive care. Assessments and support plans were in place identifying what was important to people and how people would be supported. The support people received was centred around them and they were involved in any decisions made. People socialised how they wanted. The provider had a complaint process which people were aware of to share any concerns.

• The service continued to be well managed. The environment was welcoming, warm and relaxing. The registered manager was approachable people knew them well. Spot checks and audits were taking place to ensure the quality of the service was maintained.

More information is in the Detailed Findings below.

Rating at last inspection:

• Rated Good (Report published 14/09/2016).

About the service:

• Kiniths House is a small care home providing personal care and accommodation for up to ten people who have a learning disability or sensory impairment. At this inspection ten people lived within the service.

Why we inspected:

• This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection. The service remained Good overall.

Follow up:

We will continue to monitor the service through the information we receive until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If any concerning information is received we may inspect sooner.