23 Valley Road

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This report details an inspection of 23 Valley Road, a residential care home supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. The inspection aimed to assess the quality of care provided across five key areas, building on previous feedback and focusing on how the service ensures a "Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture" environment. The report highlights areas of good practice and provides insights into the daily experience of residents, offering families a clear picture of the home's performance.

In terms of safety, residents feel secure and know who to approach with concerns. While risks are generally well-managed and documented, there's a need to ensure care plans and risk assessments are consistently updated to reflect current support needs. The home has robust infection control measures in place, and staffing levels are reported to be sufficient, allowing staff to be responsive. Some health and safety checks, like fire system maintenance, were not always completed consistently, but the provider acted quickly to address these points.

Regarding effectiveness, the care provided consistently meets residents' needs, and residents express confidence in the staff's abilities and training. The home has proactively addressed training needs, ensuring staff are well-equipped. Residents are actively involved in meal planning and preparation, and staff have received additional training to enhance their skills in this area.

The care provided is consistently described as caring. Staff demonstrate genuine warmth, empathy, and respect for residents' privacy and decisions, understanding individual communication needs. There's a strong focus on ensuring residents have maximum choice and control over their lives, with a person-centred approach underpinning all interactions. Residents and their families are involved in the development and improvement of the service.

In relation to responsiveness, residents are supported to maintain contact with their families and friends, with visits facilitated according to current guidance. The home ensures residents can make choices about their daily lives, including their food preferences and activities. While some environmental maintenance is needed to enhance the living spaces, residents are involved in decisions about their surroundings.

Finally, the service is well-led, with a clear vision and values focused on providing person-centred care and achieving positive outcomes for residents. The management team is dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives, and staff feel respected and valued. Systems are in place to monitor quality and drive improvements, with issues being addressed proactively.