Millbeck

Updated 20 April 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 22 March 2021 and was announced.

Updated 20 April 2021

Millbeck is a residential care home for up to 30 people. Millbeck provides care and accommodation to older people, including those living with a dementia. Accommodation is on two floors with a passenger lift providing access.

At our last inspection we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and ongoing monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.

Staff knew how to keep people safe and prevent harm from occurring. Staff had completed training in safeguarding vulnerable adults and understood their responsibilities to report any concerns. Thorough recruitment and selection procedures ensured suitable staff were employed. Risk assessments relating to people's individual care needs and the environment were reviewed regularly. Medicines were managed safely and administered by staff trained for this role.

Staff received appropriate training and support. 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 were supported to have enough to eat and drink and had access to healthcare professionals as and when this was needed.

Staff provided care and support with kindness and compassion. There were positive interactions between people and staff. People could make choices about how they wanted to be supported and staff treated them with dignity and respect. People's independence was promoted and encouraged. There was a welcoming and homely atmosphere at the service.

People received support which was person-centred and responsive to their needs. Detailed care plans were in place which guided staff how people wished to be supported with daily living. People were involved in writing and reviewing their care plans and in decisions about their care. There was a varied programme of activities and entertainment available to prevent people being bored or socially isolated.

People spoke positively about the newly appointed manager and the wider management team. There was an effective quality assurance system in place to encourage feedback, ensure the quality of the service and drive improvement.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.