Enter and view: Chesham Bois Manor, Buckinghamshire

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Healthwatch Buckinghamshire conducted an Enter and View at Chesham Bois Manor, a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, which provides residential care for up to 48 residents. The home is split into 3 units, with 2 of the units for residents living with higher needs and the other for those with low needs.

The visit was conducted on 4th September 2017 when 7 residents, 8 members of staff and 2 visitors were asked for their views. The visit was unannounced on the day but the care home did receive 2 weeks notice that the visit was taking place.

Observation by the enter and view representatives reported that:

Chesham Bois Manor demonstrated good standards of care regarding dignity and respect

There was praise by residents and visitors for the care which was being delivered.

The refurbishment taking place to improve facilities appeared to be affecting some aspects of life in the home.

The residents were really happy with the care they received at the home which is shown by the positive comments made about the staff.

After the visit, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire did give some recommendations which the service manager gave feedback stating that they had addressed these.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Bucks
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Food, nutrition and catering
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Staffing - levels and training

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Observation (eg Enter and View)
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
Announced/Unannounced

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)
Rehabilitation/enablement
Care home

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
17
Age group
All
Gender
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Types of disabilities
Long term condition
Types of long term conditions
Dementia
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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