Archived: Maudes Meadow

Updated 30 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 care homes with outbreaks of coronavirus, we are conducting reviews to ensure that the Infection Prevention and Control practice was safe and the service was compliant with IPC measures. This was a targeted inspection looking at the IPC practices the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 3 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 30 March 2021

About the service

Maudes Meadow provides accommodation and care for up to 28 older people some of who may be living with dementia. At the time of the inspection there were 12 people living there.

Accommodation is provided over two floors accessed by a lift. On the ground floor there is a designated unit for people living with dementia that has an open plan communal area for dining and socialising. There is another large communal area on the ground floor predominately used by others living in the home.

People’s experience of using this service and what we found

Safeguarding systems were in place to protect people from the risk of abuse or unsafe care. Staff were aware of the procedures, had received training on it and knew what action to take. The provider had recruited staff safely. The registered manager made sure sufficient numbers of staff were on duty throughout the day and night to make sure people received the support as they needed. People received their medicines safely and as their doctor had prescribed.

People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People and their families had been fully involved, where relevant, in planning and reviewing the care and support provided. People received good nutrition and hydration in line with their personal choices.

People were treated with respect and their dignity and privacy were actively promoted by the staff supporting them. People were fully supported to maintain their independence. The provider planned people's care to meet their needs and take account of their choices. People could see their families and friends as they wished. People knew how they could raise concerns about the service provided.

The provider and registered manager monitored the quality of the service and identified areas which could be improved. Governance and quality assurance were well-embedded within the service. Staff said they felt valued and respected. Staff spoke very positively about the new management of the home. The leadership of the service promoted a positive, open culture. The registered manager and staff team worked closely with other agencies and healthcare professionals to make sure people had good care.

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

Rating at last inspection

The last rating for this service was good (published 19 May 2017).

Why we inspected

This was a planned inspection based on the previous rating.

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.