Enter and view: Millbrow Care Home

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Halton undertook an enter and view visit to Millbrow Care Home on 9 January 2024.

During the visit, residents at Millbrow gave positive feedback on the care provided by staff at the home. Many family members praised the care provided by staff and felt the staff at the home were friendly and the home had a nice atmosphere. 

There are areas for improvement, such as the general environment, staffing levels, activities, and communication. Healthwatch heard from staff and resident’s families that the home was in ‘desperate need’ of redecoration. They also noted during their visit that the home is looking tired and in need of a refresh. 

Concerns were also raised by staff, residents, and family members, over the lack of activities. Healthwatch are aware that the home is looking to recruit a new activities coordinator. 

Staff told of short staffing issues and concerns over agency staff. There were also comments received from residents’ families, through the online questionnaire, regarding a lack of communication.

The report contains four recommendations and a response from the provider.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Halton
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Building, Decor and Facilities, including health and safety
Caring, kindness, respect and dignity
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Communication with patients; treatment explanation; verbal advice
Consent, choice, user involvement and being listened to
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Public consultation and engagement
Service organisation, delivery, change and closure
Staffing - levels and training
Written information, guidance and publicity

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?
Not Known

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Care home
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