St Nicholas House ‘GOOD’ in all areas
“We’re incredibly proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating following our recent inspection. This is a fantastic reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our whole team, who go above and beyond every day to provide the best possible care for our residents. We’re grateful to our staff, residents, and families for their continued support, and we’ll keep building on this positive feedback to make our home the very best it can be.”
Vasilica Iovu
Home Manager
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Report highlights.
Wellbeing
“People are supported to achieve positive wellbeing outcomes of their choice. Staff demonstrate a clear understanding of individuals’ physical, emotional and social needs”.
“We observed staff supporting people in line with their preferences, routines to promote independence.”
“People told us they feel well cared for, valued and are able to make meaningful choices in their daily lives.”
“Choice is embedded in practice, with people supported to decide their routines, meals and activities.”
“People experience positive wellbeing outcomes through consistent, respectful.
support from a stable staff team who know them well.”
“The service ensure communication needs are met, particularly through supporting the use of the Welsh language, offering bilingual staff or translation when needed.”
“Staff uphold people’s rights and consistently respect their dignity and independence, supporting positive wellbeing outcomes.”
Care & Support
“People receive consistently good-quality care and support firmly centred on their needs, preferences and aspirations. The provider completes thorough assessments of people’s needs, desired outcomes and the potential impact on others before agreeing to provide care. This means care is carefully planned, personalised and appropriate, enabling people to achieve outcomes which matter to them while maintaining a safe and harmonious environment for all.”
Environment
“Communal areas support independence and social interaction. We observed people enjoying a group activity in the communal lounge, where the atmosphere was relaxed and sociable. Individuals appeared comfortable and engaged, interacting positively with each other and staff. There is an on-site salon where people can arrange hair appointments conveniently within the setting. We saw access to these facilities contributes positively to quality of life, offering opportunities for social interaction and choice in everyday routines.”
Leadership & Management
“People benefit from strong, visible and effective leadership underpinned by robust governance arrangements which promote a positive, compassionate and person-centred culture. Leaders set clear expectations, foster accountability and demonstrate a sustained commitment to improving outcomes for people. The RI maintains effective oversight through regular three-monthly visits, incorporating feedback from people and staff. The provider also actively considers feedback from family members through meetings, ensuring views directly inform service development. People’s representatives we spoke with told us they feel supported by the manager and the leadership team through regular open communication, meetings and being approachable and responsive to concerns.”
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