Acorn Nursing Home

Acorn Nursing Home is a nursing home supporting up to 40 people over the age of 65 with varying physical and mental health needs. At the time of the inspection there were 35 people living in the home. The home is over three floors and there is both lift and stair access to each. There is a large kitchen and laundry on the ground floor. There is one large communal area on the ground floor and at the time of the inspection two further communal rooms were being redecorated for use by the people in the home.

We found some records and audits were not dated and there were some inconsistencies around the accuracy of records to support the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act. We have given two recommendations about these concerns. Where records had not been updated to reflect people's current circumstance, we were assured this did not impact on the delivery of correct care as information on people's needs were clearly and accurately recorded on handover records and in communication books. 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 mostly supported this practice. Where we identified some incorrectly completed paperwork, we were told they would be immediately rectified. People told us they felt safe and were supported by well trained staff. Medicines were safely managed, and a medicines champion was in place to oversee this.