We carried out an inspection in October 2012 when we identified concerns with records, for example care plans. We made a compliance action asking the provider to take action in order that we were reassured that people were in receipt of safe and adequate care. The provider wrote to us and told us what action they were going to take. We carried out an inspection on 29 January 2013 to review the progress the provider had made to be compliant in the area where we had previously assessed them as non compliant.
Forest Lodge is a home for people with a learning disability they are registered for five people. On the day we inspected there were four people living at Forest Lodge. During our inspection we spoke with four staff and two people who use the service.
People who lived at Forest Lodge had complex needs and were not able to tell us what they thought about the care and support provided. They were able to tell us they were happy living at Forest Lodge giving us thumbs up and telling us of their plans for the afternoon. We saw that staff were friendly and respectful and that they were quick to respond if anyone appeared unhappy or distressed.
Staff told us about the care plans and records and how they support the independence of people who use the service and facilitate them accessing the community. Staff we spoke with were happy with the changes in the care plans and records.