CQC report explained · a nursing home
What the CQC found at Woodfield Care Home Limited
Rated Requires improvement: inspectors found the home was not performing as well as it should and told it what to change.
What inspectors found, April 2019
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind, and well-led care with personalised support and good staff training.
Inspectors visited Woodfield Care Home unannounced in February 2019 to check if it continued to provide good care. They spoke with people living there, relatives, staff, and health professionals. They also reviewed care records, medicines, staff training, and management systems.
People told inspectors they felt safe and well cared for. Staff were kind, respectful, and understood people's needs, including those nearing the end of life. The home was clean and well maintained, with ongoing refurbishment involving residents and relatives.
Staffing levels were enough to meet needs and staff were recruited safely. Medicines were managed properly, though some prescribed thickener was left accessible but was quickly addressed. People had choices about food, activities, and daily life.
The management team was praised for being open, supportive, and focused on improving care. Quality checks and audits were effective. The home worked well with health professionals and involved people and relatives in decisions.
Kind and respectful staff
Staff treated people with dignity and kindness, creating a happy and homely atmosphere.
“Staff were gentle, patient and kind with people and were attentive to their needs.” from the report
Good management and leadership
The registered manager and deputy were praised for running the home well and focusing on quality care.
“People, relatives and staff spoke highly of both managers and said they thought the home was well run.” from the report
Personalised care
Care plans reflected individual needs and preferences, including communication methods and end of life care.
“Care records reflected people's care needs and preferences.” from the report
Effective medicines management
Medicines were handled safely and staff were trained and regularly assessed in administering them.
“Medicines were ordered, administered and disposed of safely.” from the report
Medicines storage
needs fixingSome prescribed thickener was left where people could access it, which was a safety risk but was quickly addressed.
“Tins of prescribed thickener were on the drinks trolley where they could be accessed by people living in the home.” from the report
- 01How do you ensure medicines are always stored safely and out of reach of residents?
- 02Can you explain how you involve residents and families in decisions about care and the home environment?
- 03What training do staff receive to support people nearing the end of their lives?
- 04How do you make sure you report safeguarding incidents and accidents promptly to the right authorities?
- 05What activities and social opportunities are available for residents, especially those with limited mobility or communication?
This was a comprehensive inspection covering all key areas of care and management. This explanation was written from the published report of 6 April 2019 by an AI system and checked against the report text: every quoted line appears in the report. It is a guide to the report, not a substitute for it. Read the full report on cqc.org.uk.
Every inspection of Woodfield Care Home Limited
2 rated inspections over 3 years: the service has held its Good rating throughout.
- April 2019Goodcurrent ratingstayed GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- August 2016GoodSafe: GoodEffective: GoodCaring: GoodResponsive: GoodWell-led: Good
- September 2013
Report published without a new overall rating.
- April 2013
Report published without a new overall rating.
- December 2012
Registered with the Care Quality Commission on 7 December 2012.
Ratings and report dates from the Care Quality Commission, Open Government Licence v3.0. A home can also be visited without a new rating being published, so the timeline shows published inspections.
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At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Calderdale
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 87 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
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