Hazel Garth

Updated 20 November 2020

We carried out this inspection under Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 as part of our regulatory functions. This inspection was planned to check whether the provider is meeting the legal requirements and regulations associated with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

As part of CQC’s response to care homes with outbreaks of coronavirus, we are conducting reviews to ensure that the Infection Prevention and Control practice was safe and the service was compliant with IPC measures. This was a targeted inspection looking at the IPC practices the provider has in place.

This inspection took place on 9 November 2020 and was announced.

Updated 20 November 2020

Hazel Garth is a 'care home'. People in care homes receive accommodation and nursing or personal care as single package under one contractual agreement. CQC regulates both the premises and the care provided, and both were looked at during this inspection. Accommodation is provided for up to 24 people. There were 19 people living at Hazel Garth when we inspected.

At our last inspection in February 2016 we rated the service good. At this inspection we found the evidence continued to support the rating of good and there was no evidence or information from our inspection and ongoing monitoring that demonstrated serious risks or concerns. This inspection report is written in a shorter format because our overall rating of the service has not changed since our last inspection.

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At this inspection we found the service remained Good.

There were systems and processes to ensue people were safe and risks were appropriately assessed. People were supported with their medicines and staff understood safe practice around managing medicines. Staff understood how to safeguard people from harm, and there was a system for recording accidents and incidents. Premises and equipment were regularly checked for safety.

Staff completed regular training and engaged in supervision meetings. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People were encouraged to lead healthy lives and there were effective links with other professionals. People enjoyed the meals and the social occasion from mealtimes.

Staff were respectful of people’s privacy and dignity and people’s independence was promoted. There was a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and people said they felt at home.

Care was person centred and people’s individual needs were promoted and respected. Care records showed individual preferences and people’s visitors were welcomed at any time.

Staff were motivated and there was open communication in the home and effective teamwork. Audits were in place and regular feedback was sought from people about the quality of the service. Documentation was securely filed and care records were being updated

Further information is in the detailed findings below