Brookdale Nursing Home

Brookdale Nursing Home accommodates 40 people in one adapted building which is over two floors.

People's care needs had been assessed and reviews took place with the person and where appropriate their relative. Staff had the training and support to be able to care for people in line with best practice. People were supported to have a healthy balanced diet and were given food they enjoyed. Staff worked with external healthcare professionals and followed their guidance and advice about how to support people following best practice. 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 did support this practice.

People were supported by staff who treated them well. Staff treated people as individuals and respected the choices they made. Staff treated people with respect and maintained their dignity.

People's care was delivered in a timely way, with any changes in care being communicated clearly to the staff team. People were supported and encouraged to maintain their hobbies and interests. People had access to information about how to raise a complaint. The provider responded to complaints in line with their policy and procedure. People's end of life care needs were met in line with their preferences and done so by staff in a respectful and dignified way.

All people, relatives and staff felt the registered manager had made positive improvements to the home and the way the service was run. The registered manager was visible within the home and listened to people and staff's views about the way the service was run. The provider had put checks into place to monitor the quality of the service provision.