Forest Grange Care Home

Updated 30 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 8 April 2021 and was announced.

Updated 30 April 2021

Forest Grange is a ‘care home’ for seven people with learning disabilities and/or autism. There were seven people living in the home when we visited. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as 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.

At our last inspection on 21 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.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.

People were kept safe in the home. Staff knew what signs may indicate abuse and how to report concerns. Staffing levels were good which enabled staff to spend time with people and medication was given and stored safely.

People’s consent was obtained before care and support was given and staff had access to specialist training that was relevant to their role. Staff had been creative and patient to ensure people had access to external health care professionals and to food they enjoyed.

The home was maintained to a high standard and was designed to meet people’s needs.

Staff had developed caring and understanding relationships with the people they supported and knew their routines and preferences well. People’s independence was respected and promoted where possible and staff enjoyed working with people.

People had access to a range of activities in the local community. Information such as menus and daily planners were in an accessible format to help people understand information and make choices.

Staff helped people to stay in contact with friends and relatives who were important to them.

Staff and relatives were happy with the way the service was being led. The provider and registered manager had successfully created a culture of excellence which was supported by effective management and monitoring systems.