Enter and view: The village care home

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Sunderland conducted an Enter and View visit to The village care home in August 2019. The representatives spoke to 11 staff, residents and relatives during the visit. 

The report found that the management was considered to be kind, helpful and supportive. Residents and relatives regarded the staff as caring and do not rush. They also know each resident well and cater to their needs. A range of activities were on offer for residents including external trips. There was a choice of food and meals for residents which were well received. Residents are also visited by various health professionals including GPs, dentists and opticians. All cultural and religious needs are met within the home. All relative respondents gave positive responses when asked if they feel a welcome participant in the life of the home, they said, ‘definitely’ and ‘very much so’.

No recommendations were made and a service provider response is not included. 

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Sunderland
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Type of report
Enter and View
Key themes
Access to services
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Written information, guidance and publicity
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Staffing - levels and training
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity

Methodology and approach

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

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home
Name of service provider
The village care home

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
11
Age group
All
Gender
All
Ethnicity
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Yes
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