Background to this inspection
Updated
28 January 2022
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 COVID-19 pandemic we are looking at how services manage infection control and visiting arrangements. This was a targeted inspection looking at the infection prevention and control measures the provider had in place. We also asked the provider about any staffing pressures the service was experiencing and whether this was having an impact on the service.
This inspection took place on 14 January 2022 and was announced. We gave the service 24 hours’ notice of the inspection.
Updated
28 January 2022
What life is like for people using this service:
People were cared for by staff who were kind and respectful. Staff had developed good relationships with people and knew them well. Staff worked in partnership with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for people in regard to their healthcare and well-being.
Activities were provided which people enjoyed and engaged with if they wished. Activities were meaningful and appropriate for people living at Larkhall Springs Nursing Home.
The service was clean and well maintained. People enjoyed the environment and the refurbishments that had been completed. However, further consideration of how the environment could support people living with dementia would be beneficial. People had access to outdoor areas.
People’s medicines were managed and administered safely. Care plans were person centred and people were supported in an individual way. Feedback was sought from people, relatives and staff through meetings and questionnaires. Changes were made in response to areas identified.
Rating at last inspection: Good (June 2016)
About the service: Larkhall Springs Nursing Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 47 older people, some of whom were living with dementia. At the time of the inspection there were 39 people living at the service.
Why we inspected: This was a planned inspection based on previous rating. The service’s rating remained Good. We made a recommendation in regard to the process for reviewing reportable incidents to the local authority and Care Quality Commission.
Follow up: We will continue to monitor the service through the information we receive. We will inspect in line with our inspection programme or sooner if required.