Aycliffe Care Home

This care home provides accommodation and nursing care for up to 54 people, with 30 residents living there at the time of inspection. The home had implemented strong infection prevention measures, including screening visitors for Covid-19 and restricting visits to essential health and compliance appointments. Staff had received training in infection prevention and control and were observed wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, with sufficient supplies available throughout the facility.

The home supported both residents and staff with social distancing measures, displaying dementia-friendly signs to help residents understand pandemic-related procedures and clear signage throughout to remind staff of their responsibilities.