Enter and view: Leycester House Care home, Cheshire
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This is an Enter and View Report by authorised representatives from Healthwatch Cheshire East (HWCE) on the 2nd March 2015.
The observations of the representatives have the following themes: Welcomes/ Security of building/ Staff/ Residents/ Relatives/Friends/ Meals/ Drinks and Communication and Social activity and Environment, furnishings and building.
The HWCE representatives made the following summary and conclusions:
Overall observations for this home: Promoted independence for residents; encouraged mobility both inside and outside the home; provided stimulation and social activity.
Leycester House provides care for up to 40 residents, including short term convalescence and day care. Relatives and residents praised the staff stating they were all lovely and caring, that they encouraged all residents to remain as independent as possible and provided a good quality of care. The food was described as excellent. Social activities are provided daily and are varied. The building, physical environment and furnishings look homely. Overall impressions were the environment, flooring and some furnishings would benefit from updating.