Updated 24 March 2025
Date of inspection: 31 March to 1 April 2025. Hall Park is a residential home providing support to older people living with dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. At the time of our assessment, there were 51 people living at the service. Hall Park is registered to provide accommodation and personal care for a maximum of 62 people. The service is set over two floors, with the upper floor, ‘Memory Lane’, providing support for people living with dementia or higher levels of support needs. Each floor had a spacious dining room, with smaller lounges available for people to relax and host their visitors.
The provider had a positive learning culture where people could raise concerns and feel confident, they would be heard. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly to improve care outcomes for people. People were protected and kept safe by staff who understood their responsibilities to ensure people were safeguarded from any risks.
The facilities and equipment met people’s needs, were clean and well-maintained and any risks mitigated. There were sufficient staff with the right skills, qualifications and experience. Managers made sure staff received training and regular appraisals to maintain high-quality care. Staff managed medicines well and involved people in planning any changes.
People and their relatives were fully involved in assessments of their needs. Staff reviewed assessments taking account of people’s communication, personal and health needs. Care was based on latest evidence and good practice. People were supported to eat and drink to stay healthy. Staff worked with all agencies involved in people’s care for the best outcomes and smooth transitions when moving services. They monitored people’s health to support healthy living. Staff made sure people understood their care and treatment to enable them to give informed consent. Staff involved those important to people took decisions in people’s best interests where they did not have capacity.
People were treated with kindness and compassion by a staff team who showed empathy and understanding. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people in a timely way. The provider fully supported staff wellbeing.
People were involved in decisions about their care. Staff provided information people could understand. People knew how to give feedback and were confident the provider took it seriously and acted on it. The service was easy to access and worked to eliminate discrimination. People received fair and equal care and treatment. Staff worked to improve health outcomes through training and excellence in care. People were involved in planning their care and their wishes and feelings were fully respected.
Leaders and staff had a shared vision and positive culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. People with protected characteristics felt supported. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities. Managers worked with the local community to deliver the best possible care and were receptive to new ideas. There was a culture of continuous improvement with staff supported to improve their practice and to try new ideas.
The provider was previously in breach of the legal regulations in relation to safe care and treatment, staffing levels and good governance. Significant improvements were found at this assessment and the provider was no longer in breach of regulations.