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Our Ratings
We are committed to providing high-quality,
personalised care that enables our residents to live well.
CQC Report Highlights
We are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Following their visit in 2023, they highlighted the warm, friendly atmosphere at Water Mill House and positive relationships between staff, residents and managers. Comments included: “It’s more like a hotel than a care home.”
The report shared that residents, their relatives and staff spoke positively about their experiences of the service. With staff demonstrating a good understanding person-centred care and a commitment to the service, their fellow team members and the people they supported.
Residents and relatives told inspectors they felt safe, and that staff cared for them well. Staff were seen to support residents in the least restrictive way possible, giving them maximum control over their own lives.
High-quality Person-centred Care
The CQC report highlighted that the provider and the registered manager demonstrated a strong commitment to good quality person-centred care. They were quick to respond to feedback and there was evidence that information was shared with staff to support learning and to make improvements.
Inspectors noted that the registered manager was clear about her expectations of staff to work in line with the provider’s values, and worked hard to develop the team, providing support to staff who wanted to progress in their career.
Our Approach To Quality
We take a robust and proactive approach to quality monitoring and assurance, using trusted risk, quality and compliance software to support us to continuously improve. In addition to our home’s senior team, we have a regional business manager who is also responsible for monitoring quality standards, with regular visits and reports submitted to senior management as part of our quality assurance processes.
This is bolstered by audits completed by external agencies and bodies. These insights ensure we are transparent and accountable. By combining technology, expertise and independent oversight, we create the safe, welcoming environment that our residents feel proud to call their home.
We are eagerly awaiting the CQC’s return to be able to show them how we addressed the points raised at the time.
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