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Adswood Lodge

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

60 Adswood Lane West, Stockport, SK3 8HZ (01709) 565777

Provided and run by:
Adswood Lodge Health Care Limited

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Our current view of the service

Good

Updated 7 January 2025

Adswood Lodge is a care home with nursing, providing support for up to 30 people with complex care needs, including people living with physical and sensory needs, mental health needs and dementia. At the time of our visit there were 28 people receiving care. The assessment of this newly registered service was undertaken between 14 and 28 January 2025 and this was the first assessment. People felt able to raise concerns with incidents fully investigated by the management team and lessons learnt. People were protected and felt safe. Staff were suitably recruited and received appropriate training and support. People received their medicines as needed but we noted some areas for improvement in relation to the records. People were involved in their assessments and their communication, personal and health needs were considered. People had enough to eat and drink to stay healthy, although some areas of record keeping around the delivery of care needed further improvement. Staff worked well with all agencies involved in people’s care. Appropriate records in relation to consent had not been in place but this was quickly addressed and suitable consent to care records and process were immediately put in place. Staff respected people’s privacy and dignity. People had choice and were encouraged to maintain relationships and independence. There was continuity of staff who knew people well. The provider supported staff wellbeing. People were involved in decisions about their care, they knew how to give feedback and were confident this would be acted on. People received fair and equal care and treatment. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. There was a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Managers worked with the local community, were receptive to new ideas and were commitment to continuous improvement.

People's experience of the service

Updated 7 January 2025

People were positive about the care and support they received. They spoke positively about the staff team and told us they generally received care in line with their needs and preferences. One person commented, “The staff are polite and respectful. They always check if I have any pain before moving me.” People spoke highly of the range of activities available and were supported to access the local community and maintain their independence as much as possible. People were supported to follow their interests and preferences and supported with their spiritual needs. One person commented, “I enjoy the activities and the activity coordinator comes in to let me know what is on and they also take me to church.” People overall felt the staff were well trained and knew how to meet their needs. A relative told us, “[Family member] has settled in well and I think the home is well run. [Family member] is less distressed than they have been at the previous places they lived.” People and families felt able to raise concerns and knew who the manager was. One person commented, “I know the manager. [They] often pop in for a chat and are easy to talk to.” People were involved in all aspects of the service, with one person acting as a resident ambassador; this offered opportunity to obtain feedback from people and participate in the recruitment processes of new staff. We observed that overall people were getting the care they needed, were treated kindly by staff and that choice and independence was promoted.