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Vaughan Lee House

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Orchard Vale, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0EX (01460) 52077

Provided and run by:
Ilminster And District (Opw) Housing Society Limited

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Our current view of the service

Good

Updated 11 December 2024

Date of assessment 8 January to 14 January 2025. The service is a care home. It specialises in the care of older people. At the time of the inspection 25 people were living at the home. At the last inspection we found 4 breaches of regulation. These were in relation to safe care and treatment, staffing, safeguarding people from abuse and good governance. At this inspection we found improvements had been made and the service was no longer in breach of regulations. However, we found further improvements were needed to make sure everyone’s records were up to date and gave staff clear guidance to enable them to provide good quality care. Quality monitoring systems were now improved but needed further development to make sure they always led to improvements where needed. People had their needs assessed when they moved to the home to make sure it was the right place for them. Some improvements were needed to make sure reviews of assessments reflected people’s current needs. The provider took action to address these issues. Staff knew people well and respected them as individuals. Staff now received training and supervision to make sure they supported people in accordance with up-to-date good practice guidance and legislation. Medicines were safely managed. All areas of the home were well maintained, clean and fresh. Staff felt well supported and were kind and compassionate. Visitors were always welcome at the home. The registered manager and provider were friendly and approachable. They were visible in the home which led to an open culture where people and staff felt able to raise concerns

People's experience of the service

Updated 11 December 2024

People felt safe at the home and with the staff who supported them. People told us they were happy with the care they received and said they would recommend the care home to other people. People told us there were enough staff and they did not wait for long periods of time when they required support. People said staff were happy which meant they were always comfortable to ask for help. People were supported to manage their healthcare and had access to healthcare professionals according to their individual needs. People’s independence was respected and people told us how important this was to them. People made choices about their day to day lives which enabled them to stay in control. People were treated as individuals and were able to follow their own routines. One person told us the best thing about living at Vaughan Lee House was, “They respect each individual and their personalities.” People were complimentary about the food served. We saw specialist diets were provided which met people’s needs and preferences. One person told us about their preferred diet. They said, “They make me meals that I like. I know they make another person sandwiches in the night if they are hungry.” People had opportunities to take part in a range of activities and trips out. This made sure people could follow their interests and remained part of their community. People told us they would be comfortable to make a complaint if they had any issues with the care and support, they received.