We carried out a review of the data available to us about 16 Kenilworth Gardens on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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16 Kenilworth Gardens is a care home registered to accommodate and support up to five people with mental health needs, learning disabilities and/or autism. At the time of the inspection, four people were living at the home. The home is a two-floor building with adapted facilities.
People’s experience of using this service
We expect health and social care providers to guarantee people with a learning disability the choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities that most people take for granted. Right Support, Right care, Right culture is the statutory guidance which supports CQC to make assessments and judgements about services providing support to people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
The service was able to demonstrate how they were meeting the principles of Right support, Right care, Right culture. People were empowered to live positive lives and they had choice and control of their support. They received care that was person-centred. The ethos, values, attitudes and behaviours of the management and staff encouraged people to be as independent as possible.
People told us they felt safe in the home and staff were aware of how to safeguard people from abuse. Risks to people were assessed and mitigated against so they could be supported safely. Medicines were managed safely. Staff were recruited appropriately and there were enough staff to support people. Systems were in place to prevent and minimise the spread of infections. Lessons were learned following accidents and incidents in the home.
Staff completed training to perform their roles effectively and were supported with supervision. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People were supported to maintain a balanced diet and could access healthcare services. People received care from staff who were caring and respected their privacy and dignity. People and staff had got to know each other well.
Care plans were personalised to ensure people received care that met their needs and preferences. People participated in activities and were supported to avoid social isolation. Systems were in place to manage complaints. People’s communication needs were understood and met.
Quality assurance systems were in place to ensure the home was safe and people received suitable support. Feedback was sought from people to help make continuous improvements to the home.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The service was registered with us on 30 April 2020 and this is the first inspection.
Why we inspected
We undertook this inspection to check the provider was applying the principles of Right support, Right care, Right culture. The service had also not been inspected since registering with us.
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all care home inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.