A CARE home has received a 'Good' rating after a Care Quality Commission inspection was carried out.
Sr George's Care Home, on St George's Road in Millom, was the subject of an unannounced inspection by the official regulatory body after concerns were raised in relation to infection control and prevention in the service.
The home, which is owned by Kirkland's Care Limited, cares for people with dementia, and has 33 current residents, with a maximum capacity of 41.
The CQC can attribute 'Outstanding', 'Good', 'Requires Improvement', or 'Inadequate' ratings, and the inspection at St George's was carried on on June 30, and July 7, 2022 by one inspector, who spoke to residents, relatives, and staff, and also looked around the home.
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Regarding the specific infection control concerns, the report said: "People were protected from the risk of infection because staff followed good practice in infection prevention and control.
"Staff used appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and followed good hand hygiene procedures.
"The provider employed a housekeeping team who ensured the home was clean, hygienic, and free from odours.
"The provider had created a COVID-19 secure visiting room to ensure safe visits could be carried out during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic."
The report praised the positive interaction between staff and residents.
"People received high quality, person-centred care because the management team had developed a person-centred culture which focused on providing good care for people," it said.
"Staff knew people well and provided individualised care which met people's needs and promoted positive outcomes.
"One person was celebrating a significant birthday the day we inspected.
"The management team and staff had arranged a party, with an entertainer and cake.
"The person told us they had enjoyed 'a wonderful day'.
"People told us if they made any suggestions about how the service could be improved the registered manager listened to them.
"People were asked what activities they would like to follow, and these were provided.
"One relative told us, 'They are great for activities - people went on a boat trip on Windermere and the gentlemen went out for a meal on Father's Day'."
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