What the CQC found at Cherry Garth

The person was involved in decisions and staff respected their privacy, dignity and wishes.

“Care planning and risk assessment was focused on the person and ensured their needs were identified and met.” from the report

Medicines were administered correctly, records were complete and checks found the stock was correct.

“At this inspection we found medicines were managed safely and the provider was no longer in breach of this regulation.” from the report

The person had regular staff and said there were enough workers to support them during the day and night.

“Staffing arrangements ensured the person received appropriate support from consistent workers.” from the report

The provider had introduced audits and other checks, and inspectors found the previous management concerns had been addressed.

“At this inspection we found governance arrangements were in place and the provider was no longer in breach of this regulation.” from the report

A potential risk connected with accessing the community was not properly assessed when inspectors visited. The manager later said this had been reviewed with other professionals.

“Although risk assessments covered key areas such as finances and medicines, we found a potential risk when accessing the community was not properly assessed.” from the report

All staff had supervision, but not always at the frequency set out in the provider's own agreement. The manager said a tracking system and revised guidance would be introduced.

“All staff had received supervision but this was not always as often as the provider's supervision agreement stated.” from the report

Some care plan sections had not been signed. Daily living skills were also not included, so the manager agreed to review how independence was recorded.

“Not all sections of the care plan were signed.” from the report