We carried out a review of the data available to us about The Old Vicarage at Airmyn 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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We found the following examples of good practice.
We saw an ongoing commitment to the welfare of the residents from staff members at the home. The team continued to review, implement and follow best practice guidance to keep people safe.
A documented regular testing regime was in place for visitors, staff and people living in the home. Visits to the home were managed by staff to keep people safe.
All areas of the home were subject to regular and enhanced cleaning regimes. The home was clean, uncluttered and odour free.
The home has several homely areas where people can sit and relax, this allows for comfortable social distancing which was also respected by staff.
The Old Vicarage at Airmyn is a residential care home providing personal care for up to 22 older
people, some of whom may be living with dementia.
People's experience of using this service and what we found
People told us they were safe, happy and well cared for. Staff
were aware of the importance of keeping people safe and demonstrated a clear understanding of people's diverse needs and how to support their independence.
People received assessments of their needs which were used to formulate care records. Care records included information to provide person centred, safe care according to people's individual preferences. Where people were able to, they were fully involved in their care plans.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. We received positive feedback from people and our observations confirmed staff were attentive and responsive to their needs.
Staff followed best practice guidance to ensure medicines were managed and administered safely. People received support to take their medicines as prescribed. People had good access to other health professionals who provided additional support to maintain their wellbeing.
The provider completed checks on staff prior to commencing their duties to ensure they were suitable to work in the service. All staff completed an induction to their role and were provided with ongoing training, supervision and appraisal. Staff confirmed they were well supported to have the right skills and knowledge to support people safely in line with best practice guidance.
Staff spoke with enthusiasm about their roles and the people they supported. It was evident from discussions and observations staff had a very clear understanding of people's needs and people were responsive and settled in their company.
The registered manager and staff were passionate about the service and responsive to any concerns. Staff spoke positively about the way they were managed and the support they received. Everybody told us the management team were approachable and listened to them when they had any concerns.
A range of audits and checks were completed to maintain standards and identify improvements. Evaluation and review of external checks was being carried out to ensure the environment and equipment checks remained certified and safe. Completed and planned improvements had ensured the environment was suitable, and followed best practice, for people living with dementia.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
The last rating for this service was Good (published 9 December 2016). Since this rating was awarded the registered provider of the service has changed. We have used the previous rating to inform our planning and decisions about the rating at this inspection.
Why we inspected
This was a first planned inspection in response to the change of provider for this location.
Follow up
We will continue to monitor information we receive about the service until we return to visit as per our re-inspection programme. If we receive any concerning information we may inspect sooner.