St Mary's Care Home

People's experience of using this service: Staff worked well together to ensure people were safe and well cared for. They knew the people they cared for well and understood, and met, their needs. People were protected from avoidable harm by a staff team trained and confident to recognise and report any concerns. Staff assessed and minimised any potential risks to people. Staff followed the provider's procedures to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of cross contamination. The provider had systems in place to enable staff to safely manage people's medicines.

The provider had systems in place to make sure they only employed staff once they had checked they were suitable to work with people who used the service. There were enough staff to meet people's needs safely. The registered manager reviewed staffing levels and people needs regularly. People received care from staff who were trained and well supported to meet people's assessed needs.

Staff supported people to have enough to eat and drink and maintain a healthy weight. They worked well with external professionals to support people to keep well.

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. People were involved in making decisions about their care and support.

Staff supported people in a sensitive and friendly way. Staff were respectful when they spoke with, and about, people. They supported people to develop their independence. Support was person-centred and met each person's specific needs. People and their relatives were involved in their, or their family member's, care reviews.

People's care plans were detailed and provided staff guidance on how to meet each person's needs. People's needs were constantly reviewed, and their care was adapted as required. Staff supported people to express and wishes they had for their end of life care and followed these.

People and their families felt able to raise concerns which the provider addressed. The provider had systems in place, including a complaints procedure, to deal with any concerns or complaints. The provider and registered manager promoted a culture that focused on people as individuals. The provider had put robust

systems in place to effectively monitor the service and bring about further improvement.