Enter and View Adbolton Hall Nursing Home
Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire visited Adbolton Care Home to understand the quality of care being provided, how residents were supported, and whether the home was meeting standards of dignity, safety and wellbeing. The visit included speaking with residents and observing day-to-day life in the home. Overall, the report found a generally positive environment with good care practice and strong relationships between staff and residents, alongside a small number of areas for improvement.
Key Findings
- Residents were well presented, clean and appeared well cared for
- The home had a calm, homely feel with a clean and pleasant environment
- Staff were observed interacting positively and regularly with residents
- Residents reported being happy with the care and personal support they received
- Residents had access to a named key worker to support their care needs
- Staff demonstrated knowledge of residents and worked in a person-centred way
- Residents generally felt able to make choices about their daily lives
- Some residents raised specific concerns about aspects of food texture linked to clinical needs
- Staff reported good relationships with residents but limited time for detailed care planning discussions during shifts
Recommendations
- Improve opportunities for staff to spend more time interacting with residents
- Ensure staff have adequate time to read and understand care plans during shifts
- Review communication with residents about clinical decisions affecting diet and care choices
- Continue to support person-centred care through consistent staff training and handovers
- Maintain strong communication between staff, residents and families to support individual needs
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Enter and View: Adbolton Care Home
