Roland Residential Care Homes - 163 Hampden Way

People and staff praised the managers of the service and agreed that they were approachable, knowledgeable, fair and did their job well. The staff team worked well together and supported the registered manager.

The staff team was committed to providing a high-quality service. They had undertaken training so that they were skilled and knowledgeable to effectively meet people's needs. Staff understood their responsibilities to report any concerns.

Staff encouraged people to be as independent as possible and respected people's privacy and dignity.

People were given choices about the way in which they were cared for. Staff listened to them and knew their needs well. Care plans contained information about each person's individual support needs and preferences in relation to their care and we found evidence of good outcomes for people. When people did not have the capacity to make their own decisions, staff maximised their involvement and made decisions in their best interests, in accordance with legislation.

Recruitment practices were safe and relevant checks had been completed before staff worked at the service.

People told us that staff were able to meet their needs and were respectful of their individual preferences. Relatives told us staff who supported their loved ones were kind and caring.

The managers of the service actively sought the views of people and their relatives about the running of the service and they dealt promptly with any concerns that people raised.

The provider had systems in place to monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service provided.

The home was clean and odour free. There were increased infection control measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The provider reacted appropriately to keep people safe.

Staff received the training and support to carry out their role effectively. Support staff told us that the current management team were very supportive especially during the recent months of the pandemic.

There was a positive culture throughout the service which focused on providing care that was personalised.