Summerfield Nursing Home is a registered service that provides support for up to 106 people living with dementia. The home has accommodation over three floors. At the time of our inspection there were 103 people using the service.

At the last inspection, the service was rated Good.

One key question was rated ‘Requires Improvement.’ The service had not always been effective in protecting people from abuse and recruitment processes were not always followed. At this inspection we found the provider had made improvements in these areas.

At this inspection we found the service remained Good.

Why the service is rated Good

People received support, if and when they needed this, which was individual to their needs. Risks were minimised, wherever possible, whilst maintaining people’s independence. Staff received training and support which helped them be effective in their roles. The registered manager on the day of inspection had arranged further online training courses which ensured all staff were up to date with their required training. People had choice and control of their own lives. The service provider’s policies and systems were up to date and effective. We observed a relaxed atmosphere throughout the home. The registered manager ensured the quality of the service was monitored, and improvements were made when required. People are supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff support them in the least restrictive way possible; the policies and systems in the service support this practice.

Further information is in the detailed findings below.