Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation

Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation is a specialized residential care home for up to seven individuals with acquired brain injuries. This recent inspection report highlights the home's commitment to providing a supportive and person-centered environment. The overall findings indicate that Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation is a well-run service that prioritizes the well-being and individual needs of its residents.

In terms of safety, the home has robust safeguarding policies and thorough staff training, ensuring residents are protected from harm. Necessary checks on staff and the environment are consistently performed, and risk assessments are in place to support residents' health and welfare, with medication administration being handled safely.

Regarding effectiveness, residents benefit from access to professionals and a well-trained staff team who work collaboratively with other organizations to ensure consistent care. Residents are supported to lead healthy lives, with nutritious diets and appropriate professional interventions available.

The care provided at Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation is described as very good, with staff treating residents as individuals and respecting their dignity, equality, and diversity. Residents are supported to maintain relationships, and their personal preferences are respected.

The service is responsive to residents' needs through meaningful activities, regularly reviewed care plans, and prompt action on any concerns. Staff are trained to provide end-of-life care, and residents' communication needs are met effectively, with information provided in accessible formats.

Finally, the service is well-led, with a registered manager actively involved in audits and best practice discussions. Both residents and staff find managers approachable, and there are clear channels for feedback and suggestions regarding the service's operation. While the report is overwhelmingly positive, it is important for families to note that the service is still relatively new, having recently undergone a legal entity change. This means the current positive findings are based on this first inspection under the new registration.