Glebelands House

Updated 15 February 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 4 February 2022 and was announced. We gave the service 24 hours’ notice of the inspection.

Updated 15 February 2022

This inspection took place on 13 and 14 June 2018 and was unannounced. This was the first inspection since a new provider, Greensleeves Homes Trust, took over the running of Glebelands House on 27 June 2017. The home was previously run by a different provider and was rated as good under their registration. There has been little change to the staff and services offered since the new provider took over.

Glebelands House is a care home with nursing. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as a single package under one contractual agreement. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection. Glebelands House provides a service to up to 42 people, some of whom may be living with dementia, a physical disability and/or a sensory impairment. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, with lift access to each floor. At the time of our inspection there were 41 people living at the service.

There was a registered manager as required. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the CQC to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated regulations about how the service is run. The registered manager and deputy manager were present and assisted us on both days of this inspection.

People felt safe living at the service and were protected from risks relating to their care and welfare. Staff knew how to recognise the signs of abuse and were aware of actions to take if they felt people were at risk.

Premises risk assessments and health and safety audits were carried out and issues identified were dealt with quickly. Furniture and fixtures were of good quality and well maintained.

People were protected because safe recruitment practices were followed before new staff were employed to work with people. Required checks were made to ensure staff were of good character and suitable for their role.

People received care and support from staff who knew them well. Staff training was up to date and staff felt they received the training they needed to carry out their work safely and effectively. People received support that was individualised to their personal preferences and needs. Their needs were monitored and care plans were reviewed monthly or as changes occurred.

People received effective health care and support. Medicines were stored and handled correctly and safely. 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.

Meals were nutritious and varied. People told us they enjoyed the meals at the service and confirmed they were given choices.

People were treated with care and kindness. People's wellbeing was protected and all interactions observed between staff and people living at the service were respectful and friendly. People confirmed staff respected their privacy and dignity.

People were aware of how to make a complaint. They told us they could approach management and staff with any concerns and felt they would listen and take action. They benefitted from living at a service that had an open and friendly culture and from a staff team that were happy in their work.

People living at the service felt there was a good atmosphere and thought the service was managed well. Staff also felt the service was well-managed. They told us the management were open with them and communicated what was happening at the service and with the people living there.