Summer Lane Nursing Home

Summer Lane Nursing Home is purpose built to provide nursing and residential care. Accommodation is laid out over three floors, each with communal dining and lounge areas. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities. Communal bath and toilet facilities are located on each floor. People have level access to a well-maintained garden from the ground-floor and a roof terrace from the first floor. At the time of our inspection, the property was being renovated throughout, new additions included a bar and café area.

We found the following examples of good practice People we spoke with told us they were supported to receive visitors, relatives and staff confirmed this. Measures were in place to help prevent the spread of infection, including temperature checks and COVID-19 testing.

The home was visibly clean and free from malodours. Domestic staff were responsible for undertaking daily cleaning, including frequently touched points and high traffic areas. We observed staff wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with current guidance.

The registered manager was supported by the operations team and infection and prevention control (IPC) lead to ensure effective IPC measures were in place. For example, checks and audits were undertaken in relation to staff IPC practice, cleanliness of the environment and frequency of cleaning. Staff we spoke with, and the training matrix confirmed, that staff had received IPC training and donning and doffing training.

The five questions we ask about services and what we found