Beacon View Home for Older People

Updated 13 February 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 03 February 2021 and was announced.

Updated 13 February 2021

About the service: Beacon View home for older people is a care home that provides accommodation and personal care for up to 45 people some of which were living with a dementia. At the time of the inspection 39 people were living in the service. The service is situated in a residential area close to transport links. The service is one purpose built building with two floors with communal spaces and bedrooms on each.

People’s experience of using this service: People told us they felt safe, systems were in place to act on any abuse allegations. Environmental and individual risk assessments had been completed. An ongoing refurbishment plan was taking place.

Sufficient numbers of staff were in place, staff received training relevant to their role and safe recruitment practices were seen. Consent was recorded in people’s care files and relevant deprivation of liberty applications had been submitted. 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.

People told us and we observed people received good care and their privacy, dignity, rights and needs were respected. Care plans reflected people’s individual care needs and how these could be met. A variety of activities was available to people. Electronic systems were used in the service. Systems were in place to deal with complaints.

We received good feedback about the registered manager. Team meetings and feedback from people was obtained. The service was being monitored regularly.

Rating at last inspection: At the last inspection the service was rated good (1 September 2016).

Why we inspected: This was a scheduled inspection based on the previous ratings.

Follow up: The service will be re-inspected as per our inspection programme. We will continue to monitor any information we receive about the service. We may bring the next inspection forward if we receive any concerning information.

For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk