Fernica (Residential Care Home)

Each person has their own bedroom with shared communal areas, such as bathrooms, lounges and a dining area. People have access to an outside space with a smoking area.

Risks posed to people were included within wider care plans but weren't always clearly identified. We made a recommendation with regards to the documentation of risk assessments separately, using a risk assessment tool. The deputy manager took appropriate action.

Care plans identified people's support needs and were reviewed. People continued to receive their medicines as prescribed. Systems were in place to protect people from abuse and people told us they felt safe living at the home. Any safeguarding concerns were reported to the appropriate agencies. Premises checks and all maintenance records were up to date. Required test and safety certificates were in place.

After the last inspection the deputy manager told us they intended to submit an application to become registered manager. The role would be shared with the current registered manager. There had been some delays with this but at the time of this inspection an application had been made. Management and oversight of the home had improved but these improvements needed to be fully embedded and sustained.

People we spoke with told us they liked living at Fernica, and that they were well-supported both day and night. There were regular residents' meetings to gain feedback from people and a recent survey had been completed.

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.