Moston Grange Nursing Home

Moston Grange Nursing Home offers specialised care for adults, including those with dementia and complex needs. Following a major refurbishment, the home now provides a calm, tranquil, and supportive environment designed with the principles of dementia care in mind. The inspection report highlights significant improvements across all areas, reflecting a strong commitment to resident wellbeing.

In terms of safety, the home has made substantial progress in medicine management, ensuring robust systems are in place to protect residents. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and feel empowered to raise concerns, fostering an open and transparent culture. Recruitment practices focus on values and suitability, with sufficient staffing levels to provide person-centred care. Risks are proactively assessed and managed, and the premises are maintained to a high standard, with a strong emphasis on infection control.

The effectiveness of care at Moston Grange is outstanding. The home's design and decoration now exceed best practice for supporting residents, with each household featuring integrated outdoor spaces to promote freedom of movement. The dining experience is a key focus, with a "help yourself" breakfast and a wide variety of quality home-cooked meals, all shared between staff and residents to build positive relationships and a homely atmosphere. Excellent partnership working with healthcare professionals ensures timely and effective care, leading to improved resident health outcomes. Staff benefit from a strong learning environment and continuous professional development opportunities, including advanced training.

The caring approach at Moston Grange is exceptional. A culture of kindness, compassion, and deep understanding is evident in all interactions, with staff trained to focus on resident feelings. Residents consistently describe the home as kind and caring, feeling respected and valued. The principles of equality, diversity, and human rights are deeply embedded in the service, with support tailored to individual needs.

The service is highly responsive, with a comprehensive pre-admission assessment process to ensure suitability. Residents have access to a range of in-house professional expertise, ensuring care aligns with national standards. Consent to care is sought respectfully, and staff demonstrate a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, prioritising the least restrictive options and supporting residents' decision-making.

Leadership at Moston Grange is outstanding. The positive culture, ethos, vision, and values are evident throughout the home. Staff are highly invested in creating a caring environment, and residents are viewed as equal partners in their care journey, with their views actively sought and valued. The management team has invested in staff development and created an environment that empowers staff to reach their full potential.