St Vincent's Nursing Home

What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 16 October 2024 (assessment visit 1 August 2024). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

1. Safe

   GGood Good

   The provider had systems to learn when things went wrong. Learning was shared with staff and there had been improvements to safety and people's care as a result of this. Medicines were managed in a safe way. There were enough staff deployed to provide safe and effective care. Staff received a range of suitable training and support to help make sure they knew how to meet people's needs. There were systems designed to safeguard people from abuse and improper treatment. Risks to people's safety and wellbeing had been assessed and planned for. The environment was safely maintained and clean.

   We did not assess all the quality statements within this key question. We did not identify concerns relating to these areas which we judged as being met at our last inspection.

2. Effective

   GGood Good

   People's needs and choices were assessed. These assessments were regularly reviewed, and staff created care plans to show how people's needs should be met. The staff worked closely with external professionals to assess, monitor and meet people's healthcare needs. People had consented to their care and treatment.

   We did not assess all the quality statements within this key question. We did not identify concerns relating to these areas which we judged as being met at our last inspection.

3. Caring

   GGood Good

   People were treated with kindness and had good relationships with staff. They were able to make choices and were supported with a range of activities as well as to pursue their personal interests and faith.

   We did not assess all the quality statements within this key question. We did not identify concerns relating to these areas which we judged as being met at our last inspection.

4. Responsive

   GGood Good

   People received personalised care which met their needs and reflected their preferences. There were examples of how people's health and wellbeing had improved since they moved to the service. People's diverse needs were assessed and met. The service was a Catholic community. The majority of people living at the service were practicing Catholics. There were opportunities for worship and there was full time priest working at the home. People of all faiths were welcome and had opportunities to celebrate their culture and religion.

   We did not assess all the quality statements within this key question. We did not identify concerns relating to these areas which we judged as being met at our last inspection.

5. Well-led

   GGood Good

   The provider's visions and values were aligned to the religious community. Staff felt well supported and that the service was well-led. There were effective systems for monitoring and improving the quality of the service and learning when things went wrong.

   We did not assess all the quality statements within this key question. We did not identify concerns relating to these areas which we judged as being met at our last inspection.