Homemead

Homemead is a care home that provides accomodation and personal care for up to 30 older people in one adapted building. At the time of our inspection there were 23 people using the service including those living with dementia.

People using the service, their relatives and staff told us that the home was a safe place to live. People had risks to them regularly assessed, reviewed and minimised meaning they could take acceptable risks, and enjoy their lives in a safely. Any safeguarding concerns, accidents, and incidents were reported, investigated and recorded, appropriately. The home had enough staff to support people and meet their needs. Staff were appropriately recruited and trained including how to safely administer medicines. The home used Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) safely, effectively and the infection prevention and control policy was up to date.

Homemead was managed and led positively, in an open, transparent and positive way with an honest culture. The provider had a vision and values that were clearly set out, staff understood and followed. Management and staff responsibilities and accountability were clearly defined, and a good service provided that was regularly reviewed. The provider audits were thorough, and records kept up to date. Community links and working partnerships were established and maintained to minimise people's social isolation. The provider met Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration requirements. Healthcare professionals told us that the service was well managed and met people's needs in a professional, friendly and open way.