Parkside Care Home

At our last inspection we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and ongoing monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.

At this inspection we found the service remained Good.

Why the service is rated good

The service continues to keep people safe. Recruitment procedures and staff deployment ensured that sufficient staff are employed to support people and help keep them safe. Risk assessments continued to consider least restrictive options to enable people to continue engaging in activities that they appreciate and brings them joy.

Medicine management continued to be provided in a safe way, with audits illustrating that people received their medicines in a timely way and how they wished. Medicines were stored correctly, and ordered to ensure that people were not without their medicines at any point.

Staff training was kept up to date, and a plan was being actioned to ensure appropriate supervisions and appraisals took place that allowed reflective practice.

People's needs were assessed initially upon admission, and thereafter reviewed monthly to ensure care was the most appropriate. People were encouraged to personalise their rooms in a style that they preferred, with furnishings that brought a personal touch to their rooms.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff support them in the least restrictive way possible. This included making decisions about their care, food choice as well as activities. The policies and systems in the service supported this practice.

Staff approach remained caring. People were supported by a staff team that knew them well, and ensured they enabled them to maintain their independence, and retain things important to them. Where care

support was required, people's dignity and privacy was maintained. People communicated in their preferred way, with records clearly highlighting this.

The service continued to focus on the delivery of person centred care. Care plans were written for people, detailing how they wished to be supported. Activities, both in-house and external were responsive to peoples preferences. With specific activities created for people to enhance their well-being.

The service continued to be well-led. There was a clear vision and direction from the senior management team that reflected on staff practice. A new manager had been appointed who was in their induction process. Whilst new to the service, they hoped they could bring their expertise forward to ensure the service continued to progress in the right direction. An open door policy was practiced, whereby staff were able to approach the management team and discuss any issues.

Good community links were created, and the service worked efficiently with visiting health professionals. The service continued to have good governance and reflective practice, ensuring compliance with the regulations.

Further information is in the detailed findings within the report.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found