Drake Nursing Home provides care and accommodation for up to 32 people. On the day of the inspection 31 people were using the service. Drake Nursing Home provides short term and long term care for older people living with dementia, mental illness and physical disability.

At the last inspection, the service was rated Good overall. At this inspection we found the service remained Good in all areas.

People remained safe at the service. Relatives said they trusted their loved ones were well cared for and kept safe. People were protected by staff who understood how to recognise and report any signs of risk or abuse. Risk assessments were completed in relation to people’s needs and the environment. Plans were in place to minimise risks where they had been identified. Staff were available in sufficient numbers to meet people’s needs and to keep them safe. Medicines were administered, stored and disposed of safely.

People continued to receive care from staff who had the skills and knowledge required to effectively support them. Staff were well trained, competent and received the support they needed to effectively carry out their role. 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's healthcare needs were monitored by the staff and people had access to healthcare professionals according to their individual needs.

People and relatives said the staff were very caring. We observed staff being patient and kind. There was a calm atmosphere in the service. People's privacy was respected. People where possible, or their representatives, were involved in decisions about the care and support people received.

The service remained responsive to people's individual needs. Care arrangements were personalised and took into account the way people preferred and wanted their support to be delivered. Information had been documented about people’s backgrounds and interests and opportunities were available for people to occupy their time and to stimulate memory and discussion. An activities coordinator worked in the home five days each week and organised a range of group and individual activities. The provider and registered manager listened to people’s views about the service and any complaints or concerns were addressed and used to drive improvement across the service.

The service continued to be well led. Staff told us the registered manager and management team were very approachable. The registered manager and provider sought the views of people and their relatives to make sure people were at the heart of any changes within the home. The registered manager and provider had monitoring systems which enabled them to identify good practices and areas of improvement.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.

Drake Nursing Home provides care and accommodation for up to 32 people. On the day of the inspection 31 people were using the service. Drake Nursing Home provides short term and long term care for older people living with dementia, mental illness and physical disability.

At the last inspection, the service was rated Good overall. At this inspection we found the service remained Good in all areas.

People remained safe at the service. Relatives said they trusted their loved ones were well cared for and kept safe. People were protected by staff who understood how to recognise and report any signs of risk or abuse. Risk assessments were completed in relation to people’s needs and the environment. Plans were in place to minimise risks where they had been identified. Staff were available in sufficient numbers to meet people’s needs and to keep them safe. Medicines were administered, stored and disposed of safely.

People continued to receive care from staff who had the skills and knowledge required to effectively support them. Staff were well trained, competent and received the support they needed to effectively carry out their role. 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's healthcare needs were monitored by the staff and people had access to healthcare professionals according to their individual needs.

People and relatives said the staff were very caring. We observed staff being patient and kind. There was a calm atmosphere in the service. People's privacy was respected. People where possible, or their representatives, were involved in decisions about the care and support people received.

The service remained responsive to people's individual needs. Care arrangements were personalised and took into account the way people preferred and wanted their support to be delivered. Information had been documented about people’s backgrounds and interests and opportunities were available for people to occupy their time and to stimulate memory and discussion. An activities coordinator worked in the home five days each week and organised a range of group and individual activities. The provider and registered manager listened to people’s views about the service and any complaints or concerns were addressed and used to drive improvement across the service.

The service continued to be well led. Staff told us the registered manager and management team were very approachable. The registered manager and provider sought the views of people and their relatives to make sure people were at the heart of any changes within the home. The registered manager and provider had monitoring systems which enabled them to identify good practices and areas of improvement.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.