Bath MIND - 82 Lower Oldfield Park

Updated 20 March 2021

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic we are looking at the preparedness of care homes in relation to infection prevention and control. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection control and prevention measures the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 4 February 2021 and was announced.

Updated 20 March 2021

Bath MIND 82 Lower Oldfield Park (Bath MIND) is a residential care service without nursing and provides care and support for up to eight people. On the day of our inspection there were eight people resident in the service. The registered manager was not available on the day of inspection however senior staff were able to assist the inspection.

At the last inspection, the service was rated Good. At this inspection we found the service had met all relevant fundamental standards and remained rated as Good.

People are supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff support them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service support this practice.

Risks to people were assessed and where required a risk management plan was in place to support people manage an identified risk and keep the person safe.

Staffing numbers were sufficient to meet people's needs and this ensured people were supported safely. Staff completed training to ensure they were suitably skilled to perform their role. Staff were provided with development through a supervision programme.

People were supported to maintain good health and had access to external health care professionals when required.

Staff were caring towards people and there was a good relationship between people and staff. Staff demonstrated and in-depth understanding of the needs and preferences of the people they cared for.

Care provided to people met their needs. Care plans provided information about what was important to people and how to support them. People were involved in activities of their choice.

There were systems in place to assess, monitor and improve the quality and safety of the service . Staff described the registered manager as approachable. Comments from surveys and compliments received by the service confirmed that people were happy with the service they received.

Further information is in the findings below.