About the service: Butterfly's is a care home providing personal care and support for up to nine adults with a learning disability. On the day of our inspection there was eight people living at the service. The service had been developed and designed in line with the values that underpin the Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These values include choice, promotion of independence and inclusion. People with learning disabilities and autism using the service can live as ordinary a life as any citizen. ‘Registering the Right Support’ CQC policy.
People’s experience of using this service:
¿ People and their relatives made positive comments about the care provided at Butterfly’s Care home.
¿ Most environmental risks in the service had been identified and mitigated. One issue highlighted during the inspection was dealt with immediately by the service.
¿ Staff were recruited safely, were visible in the service and responded to people quickly.
¿ People were given choice and supported to be independent. They were treated with dignity and respect.
¿ Staff knew people well and had developed meaningful relationships with them.
¿ People could take part in a range of activities which promoted their wellbeing.
¿ People's health was well managed and there were positive links with other services to ensure that individual health and nutritional needs were met.
¿ People received their medicines when they needed them.
¿ End of life planning required further development. We have recommended that the service consults a reputable source to further develop end of life planning.
¿ People, their relatives and professionals made positive comments about the management team at Butterfly’s care home.
Rating at last inspection Rating at last inspection: Good (report published 26 May 2016)
Why we inspected: This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection. The service remained good overall.
Follow up: We will continue to monitor intelligence we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any information of concern, we may inspect sooner.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk