Enter and View report - Manton Hall Care Home May 2017

Part of our local Healthwatch programme is to carry out Enter and View visits. Healthwatch Rutland authorised representatives carry out these visits to health and social care services to find out how they are being run and make recommendations.

Summary

In 2016 we commenced a programme of visits to all Care Homes in Rutland, to look at the quality of life of residents. A visit to Manton Hall on 19 May 2017 was a part of this series of visits.

Summary of findings:  

  • Manton Hall is a care home used by both social care funded and self-funded residents. We were met by friendly staff and happy residents.

  • Signage to the building is minimal.

  • Internally the home presented as well maintained with interesting, thoughtful decoration.

  • A number of good practice areas were identified. It is hoped that these can be shared with other local homes. Examples of good practice include: Extensive activities ‘Resident of the Day’ scheme. Ensuring that residents wishes were captured, and actioned where possible.

  • A specific ‘beauty room’ would be beneficial for residents.

  • Consideration could be given to the size of print on some displayed information such as the complaints procedure and the long-term menu.

  • A couple of issues around ambulance attendances at the home were noted and will be raised with the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).

Downloads

Manton Hall Care Home Report - May 2017

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