Archived: The Lawns Care Home

Updated 20 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 COVID-19 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 18 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 20 April 2021

The Lawns Care Home is registered to provide personal care and accommodation to up to 28 people, including older persons and people living with dementia. There were 17 people living at the service at the time of inspection.

At our last inspection we rated the service 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.

People who used the service and their relatives felt they were well supported by staff who ensured their safety on a day to day basis.

Appropriate systems were in place to monitor the risks people may face, in individual care planning and also with regard to the upkeep and maintenance of the building.

Medicines were safely managed by staff who knew people’s medicinal needs well.

There were no concerns regarding the safety of the service when we spoke with external professionals.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Staff training was appropriate and up to date, with all staff confirming they were well supported in terms of maintaining the skills and knowledge required to fulfil the role.

People and their relatives were complimentary about the food choices on offer and the kitchen staff were passionate about their role. The registered manager agreed more could be done to individualise the choices on offer via the menu.

Staff interacted warmly and patiently with people at all times and demonstrated a good understanding of their needs and individualities. There was clear evidence of strong, friendly bonds formed between staff and people who used the service.

Activities provision was a strength, with a good range of person-centred activities available and good work undertaken by the activities coordinator to network with local community groups to ensure the people could remain a part of that community.

Auditing systems were in place and working well to ensure the registered manager and assistant manager maintained strong oversight of all aspects of the service.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.