We carried out a review of the data available to us about Anchorstone Nursing Home on 6 July 2023. We have not found evidence that we need to carry out an inspection or reassess our rating at this stage.
This could change at any time if we receive new information. We will continue to monitor data about this service.
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Anchorstone Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care for up to 40 older people. At the time of our inspection there were 29 people living at the service. Some people using the service were living with dementia.
People’s experience of using this service and what we found
People felt safe using the service because they were supported by staff who knew their needs well and knew how to manage risks associated with their care. People were kept safe from abuse and avoidable harm.
People and relatives were all consistently positive about the staff and the support they received.
Action had been taken to reduce the risk of the spread of infection and the provider had ensured practices were updated according to national guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
People's needs and choices were assessed and planned for, and their preferences had been considered. Staff were safely recruited and inducted. They had access to training and supervision to ensure they had the skills to support people effectively.
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 supported this practice.
Staff supported people to access healthcare services as required. Any specialist support was recorded, and actions completed. People were supported to access activities, outings and celebrations. Friends and relatives were welcomed into the service and people were supported to maintain relationships.
The registered manager provided clear direction and positive leadership. Staff felt valued and supported and were confident that people received good care. Systems and processes for monitoring quality and safety were effective.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
This service was registered with us on 16 December 2021 and this is the first inspection.
The last rating for the service under the previous provider was good, published on 11 July 2019.
Why we inspected
This inspection was prompted by a review of the information we held about this service.
We looked at infection prevention and control measures under the Safe key question. We look at this in all care home inspections even if no concerns or risks have been identified. This is to provide assurance that the service can respond to COVID-19 and other infection outbreaks effectively.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service, which will help inform when we next inspect.