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Whittingham House

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Whittingham Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS2 4RH (01702) 614999

Provided and run by:
Strathmore Care

Report from 1 November 2024 assessment

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Responsive

Good

Updated 11 December 2024

Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the service met people's needs. We assessed 1 quality statement from this key question. We have combined the scores for this area with scores based on the rating from the last inspection, which was requires improvement. At this assessment this key question has changed to good. This meant people's needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

This service scored 71 (out of 100) for this area. Find out what we look at when we assess this area and How we calculate these scores.

Person-centred Care

Score: 3

We did not look at Person-centred Care during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.

Care provision, Integration and continuity

Score: 3

People and relatives had a positive experience. A relative told us, “My [relative] we were really anxious about [relative] moving into a home, but it has been the best experience ever. The transition was so smooth, and we are so pleased.”

The registered manager told us they were working closely with other professionals to ensure a co-ordinated approach was taken in relation to people’s healthcare needs.

We received positive feedback from partners. A health professional told us, “All staff know exactly what they are doing and are extremely respectful and kind. We work closely alongside the service and work together to deliver the best outcomes for people.”

The management had made good links with the local mental health team, palliative care team, social workers and community facilities to support people with access to care.

Providing Information

Score: 2

We did not look at Providing Information during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.

Listening to and involving people

Score: 3

We did not look at Listening to and involving people during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.

Equity in access

Score: 3

We did not look at Equity in access during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.

Equity in experiences and outcomes

Score: 3

We did not look at Equity in experiences and outcomes during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.

Planning for the future

Score: 3

We did not look at Planning for the future during this assessment. The score for this quality statement is based on the previous rating for Responsive.