Gemini Exclusive Care Mansfield

The service is a care at home service providing support to people under and over the age of 65, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of the assessment 98 people received support with some aspects of their personal care.

People's care records and risk assessments were thorough, reflected people's care needs and were person-centred. People’s medicines were well managed, and the provider acted on safeguarding concerns, accidents and incidents. Guidance and assessments provided by other health and social care professionals were used to form meaningful care plans. Staff were well trained. This helped to improve people’s experiences and reduced the risk of harm.

People were protected and kept safe. Staff acted on risks to people’s health and safety. Staff made sure people understood their care needs to enable them to give informed consent. Staff involved those important to people to assist them with making decisions should they have reduced or no capacity.

People were treated with dignity, kindness and compassion. Staff supported people’s independence and encouraged and supported them to maintain relationships with family and friends. Most staff felt valued and enjoyed their role. Staff felt their opinions were valued.

Staff provided information to people in a way that they could understand. People knew how to give feedback and were confident the provider took it seriously and acted on it. People had been supported to plan their care when they neared the end of their lives.

Management had effective governance processes in place that identified risks and encouraged development and continued improvement across the service. Quality assurance processes were effective in highlighting areas of concern and improvement but also good practice.