This unannounced inspection took place on 8 and 9 May 2017, and was carried out by one adult social care inspector.

At the last inspection we found quality monitoring was not robust in regards to medicine management, auditing of staff files and recruitment. Two breaches of regulation were found regarding; Regulation 17 and 12 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. The service was rated requires improvement overall. At this inspection we found the breaches of regulation had been fully addressed and the service was compliant with the regulations.

Norwood House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide accommodation for up to 26 older people who are elderly or who are living with dementia. Accommodation is provided over two floors; the home is set in private gardens. The service is situated on the main road through Gunness. Local amenities and a bus route into Scunthorpe are accessible. There is a car park for visitors to use. Staff are available twenty four hours a day to support people.

We found the quality monitoring systems were now robust in regards to medicine management and auditing of staff files and recruitment.

This service has a registered manager in place. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have the legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

People were protected from abuse. Staff had training in how to safeguard people from abuse and knew how to raise concerns. The building was well maintained and equipment was serviced. Effective infection control was in place and medicine management was robust. This helped to maintain people’s safety.

The environment was adapted to help support people living with dementia.

Staff were recruited safely and in sufficient numbers to ensure that people’s needs were met. Training was provided in a variety of subjects to maintain and develop the staff’s skills. Supervision and appraisals occurred, which helped staff to identify any further training needs and allowed discussion regarding their performance.

Staff were caring. People’s privacy and dignity was respected and their personal records were held securely to maintain their confidentiality.

People had their needs assessed and care plans and risk assessments were developed. People’s care was personalised in line with their preferences and needs. People’s nutritional needs were met. Staff contacted health care professionals for advice and guidance to help maintain people’s wellbeing.

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.

The registered manager, registered provider and senior staff were available to speak with at any time. Quality monitoring took place through audits and questionnaires. People were asked for their views and feedback received was acted upon. This helped to maintain or improve the service provided.

There was a complaints procedure in place. People who used the service and their relatives were aware of this. When issues were raised they were dealt with appropriately.

This inspection took place on 31 March and 4 April 2016. This was the first inspection of this service following a change to the registered provider which occurred on 28 September 2015.

Norwood House is registered with the Care Quality Commission [CQC] to provide care and accommodation for up to 26 older people and who may be living with dementia. Accommodation is provided over two floors and is in private gardens. The service is situated close to local amenities and close to a bus route into Scunthorpe. There is a car park for visitors to use. Staff are available twenty four hours a day to support people.

This service has a registered manager in place. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are ‘registered persons’. Registered persons have the legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.

We found the registered provider was in breach of two regulations of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. There was a breach of Regulation 17 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. We found that recruitment processes were not thorough. There was a breach of of Regulation 12 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. We found that recruitment processes were not thorough. You can see what action we told the provider to take at the back of the full version of the report.

Staff understood people’s preferences for their care. Care plans and risk assessments were in place to help inform staff and keep people safe. People’s nutritional needs were understood by staff. Relevant health professionals were contacted for help and advice to maintain people’s wellbeing.

If people lacked capacity to make their own decisions then the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and codes of practice were followed to protect people’s rights.

Staffing levels were monitored to make sure there were enough skilled and experienced staff to meet people’s needs. Staff undertook training in a variety of subjects to maintain and develop their skills. Supervision and appraisals were provided for staff to identify any further training needs and allow discussion regarding their performance.

The registered manager and senior staff at the service were available to speak with at any time.

Quality monitoring took place through audits and surveys. However, we found that the quality monitoring in place had been ineffective regarding medicines. People using the service were asked for their views and feedback was acted upon to maintain or improve the service.

A complaints policy was in place, people could raise any issues to be dealt with by the management team.