Updated 1 September 2022
The inspection
We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (the Act) as part of our regulatory functions. We checked whether the provider was meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Act. We looked at the overall quality of the service and provided a rating for the service under the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
As part of this inspection we looked at the infection control and prevention measures in place. This was conducted so we can understand the preparedness of the service in preventing or managing an infection outbreak, and to identify good practice we can share with other services.
Inspection team
The inspection was completed by two inspectors and an Expert by Experience. An Expert by Experience is a person who has personal experience of using or caring for someone who uses this type of care service.
Service and service type
Berkeley House is a ‘care home’. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as a single package under one contractual agreement dependent on their registration with us. Berkeley House is a care home without nursing care. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection.
Registered Manager
This service is required to have a registered manager. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. This means that they and the provider are legally responsible for how the service is run and for the quality and safety of the care provided.
At the time of our inspection there was a manager in post who had applied for registration with the Care Quality Commission.
Notice of inspection
This inspection was unannounced.
What we did before the inspection
We reviewed information we had received about the service. We sought feedback from the local authority who work with the service. We used the information the provider sent us in the provider information return (PIR). This is information providers are required to send us annually with key information about their service, what they do well, and improvements they plan to make. We used all this information to plan our inspection.
During the inspection
We spoke with seven people who use the service and five relatives about their experience of the care provided. We spoke with 10 members of staff including the regional support manager, service manager, deputy manager, senior carer workers, care workers, housekeeper, receptionist and maintenance person.
We reviewed a range of records. This included seven people's care records and multiple medicines records. We looked at four staff files in relation to recruitment and supervision. A variety of records in relation to the management of the service, including policies and procedures were reviewed.
After the inspection
Following our visit, we spoke by telephone with the relatives of two people who used the service about their experience of the care provided. We also spoke with two health professionals. We continued to seek clarification from the provider to validate evidence found.