About the service: Blossomwood is a residential care home, providing personal care and accommodation for up to 12 people who may have a learning disability, autism and or complex/physical health needs. On the day of our inspection 12 people were living at the service accommodated in one building separated into two different living areas.
The service has been developed and re-designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and /or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice and independence. People using the service receive planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that was appropriate and inclusive for them.
The service was a large home, bigger than most domestic style properties. It was registered for the support of up to 12 people. Ten people were using the service. This is larger than current best practice guidance. However. the size of the service having a negative impact on people was mitigated by the building design.
People’s experience of using this service:
People were safe living in the service. Risks had been identified and people were looked after safely.
Staff were kind and caring and supported people to be as independent as possible.
People had access to healthcare professionals when required.
Staff knew how to care for people. Staff used their skills and the resources and equipment provided so the risk of accidental harm or infections was reduced. Staff had developed effective skills to meet the complex needs of the people at the service.
People were supported to have their prescribed medicines safely to remain well.
People were supported to eat and drink. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible.
The service had a well-defined management structure. The registered manager had clear oversight of the service and worked alongside staff. Staff were respectful of the register manager and told us they were approachable and supportive.
Audits were in place and people were encouraged to give their feedback about the service. Regular surveys were carried out with a range of people, relatives, staff and professionals. Information was used to make improvements to the service.
Rating at last inspection:
Good date of the last report published was (10th August 2017).
Why we inspected:
This was a planned inspection based on the rating at the last inspection.
Follow up:
We will continue to monitor this service in line with our re-inspection schedule for those services rated as Good.